The Bicknell’s thrush is a rare species of polygamous birds.

Maine’s magical northland offers myriad waterways.

SATURDAY Birding by Canoe, 8 a.m. in Holden Join the Maine Audubon chapter at the Fields Pond Audubon Center for a birding trip by canoe. The cost is $10, or free for children under 10. To register, call 989-2591. UPCOMING Civil War re-enactment in Augusta The Viles Arboretum in Augusta will host a Civil War […]

There are sights galore to make the journey an enjoyable experience.

SATURDAY Lady Slippers and Orchids, 10 a.m. in Phippsburg The Phippsburg Land Trust is hosting a walk around Center Pond Preserve in search of native wildflowers. Come learn about lady slippers and orchids, and their uses. For more information, call 442-8400 or email [email protected]. UPCOMING Birding by Canoe, 8 a.m. June 20 in Holden Join […]

The bobolink population in Maine is far fewer than days of yore.

Maine has peaks between 3,000 and 4,000 feet high that are simply wonderful.