You won’t find trailhead parking or maintained trails at the Vernon S. Walker Wildlife Management Area in York County – but that’s part of its allure.

Squirrels are still abundant and seasons still occur every year, but pursuing them has become something of a faded tradition.

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.

There tend to be more birds, and in larger groups, in the fall. And opposed to the spring hunt, turkeys are active throughout the morning and afternoon.

The lake, one of Maine’s largest, offers paddling, hiking and camping opportunities – and dazzling scenery.

While it’s possible to see birds flying south during the daytime, most are nocturnal migrants.