In the case of red-wing blackbirds, habitat selection is a complicated process in which some males mate with two or more females.
Outdoors
Hiking in Maine: You won’t get bored at Peaks-Kenny State Park
The park, located in Dover-Foxcroft, features seven miles of hiking trails, along with swimming, boating, fishing and campsites.
Maine salmon population highest in 9 years despite warm weather
State researchers say they counted over 1,300 salmon migrating upstream in the Penobscot River so far this year.
No cause for alarm over dead fish at 4 Maine lakes, biologists say
Such fish kills are often caused by temperature stress, said David Russell, a state fish pathologist.
Wilderness camping is a remote retreat, but not a sure thing
In a summer when Mainers are bustling to get outside, wilderness camping sites are filling up.
Ask a Naturalist: How do birds react to fireworks?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Bear hunting petition reignites 20-year-old debate over baiting
State biologists held a virtual public hearing Wednesday to take comments on a petition to have state regulators eliminate bear-baiting by 2029.
Biologist pitches new study to aid Maine’s moose herd
State biologist Lee Kantar wants to test his theory that a smaller moose population would lead to an even greater reduction of winter ticks that have been crippling the herd.
Catch of a lifetime: Fisherman reels in 39-pound lake trout
Erik Poland of Andover caught the 44-inch fish last week in Oxford County, setting a new standard for any freshwater species in Maine.
Pine Tree Camp gets creative to aid those with disabilities
The camp, located in central Maine, is offering an Adventure Day Pass this year because it cannot operate its traditional overnight camps during the pandemic.