The clutch – or number of eggs – varies even among the same species, but studies show the amount of eggs produced will maximize how many chicks are fledged.
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Maine sees a spike in moose permit applications
Opinions on the reasons for the spike vary, but many in Maine’s hunting community agree that the pandemic has played some role in greater interest in the hunt.
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Coronavirus disrupts global fight to save endangered species
Lockdowns derail the eco-tourism that funds many environmental projects, from South America’s rainforests to Africa’s savannahs.
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Groups want salmon listed on Maine endangered species list
A coalition of Maine conservation groups says ‘the only viable Atlantic salmon population in the United States is the Gulf of Maine distinct population segment.’
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Outdoors in Maine: Tips for tick-free turkey hunting
Ticks are making some turkey hunters give up, but here’s how to keep them from hunting the hunters.
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RVs rise in popularity as vacationers seek a safe distance from crowds
In Maine and across the country, sales and rentals of recreational vehicles are booming during the pandemic.
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Hunting: Late-season hunt calls for a change in your turkey tactics
So many hunters have already gotten their turkey, so patience is the best ally even with the season winding down.
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Ask a Naturalist: A decrease in noise pollution from stay-at-home orders a bonus for birds
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Acadia’s Park Loop Road and several coastal state parks will reopen Monday
Parks with beaches, including Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg and Crescent Beach State Park in Cape Elizabeth, have been closed since March.
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BikeMaine cancels its annual cycle around the state
The organization said it was impossible to host the event safely in the middle of a pandemic.