More than half of the species analyzed in one study had declines of 50% or more over a four-decade period.
Outdoors
Hunting: Before turkey season arrives, do your homework
Preseason scouting can help pave the way for success once the season begins on May 1.
Maine’s outdoor tourism industry seeks solutions for workforce housing
While ski areas and the Friends of Acadia start to provide low-cost rooms to rent, one nonprofit hopes to build small affordable units that employees could own.
Canoeing in Maine: Davis Stream a perfect first paddle of the season
Davis Stream, at the northeastern end of Damariscotta Lake’s North Basin, is a great way to get your early-season canoeing fix.
Looking for an active outdoor festival? Try heading to inland Maine
From birding and star gazing to gravel bike riding, you can take part in adventures at several festivals across the state.
Ask Maine Audubon: Bird couples often welcome a third wheel
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Two hikers from Kennebec County rescued on Appalachian Trail in northern Franklin County
Wardens are warning spring hikers to be prepared for winter conditions still.
Maine’s a fishing destination – for out-of-staters and residents alike
While the state attracts anglers from around the world, more than one in four Maine adults owns a freshwater fishing license.
Birding: On Earth Day, maybe time to reconsider ‘Think Globally, Act Locally’
Earth Day started in 1970, and maybe the original catchphrase needs to include some of the many conservation options in between.
Hiking in Maine: Mount Zircon provides panoramic views on a historic trail
Once a prime processor of spring water in Oxford County, Mount Zircon still gives hikers a good reward for their efforts.