As birdsongs quiet, some resilient species stay to outlast the cold. Midcoast Maine Audubon specialists shed light on who stays, who flees, and who should be migrating but aren’t due to the warming climate.
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Here are some tips if you decide to put out a bird feeder
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Hunting on private property? Make sure to thank the landowners
It’s always appropriate to show appreciation for the use of private property.
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Trapping animals in the wild takes time and dedication
Trapping also plays a role in conservation, which is another benefit.
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Backpacking gear isn’t cheap. Here’s how to take care of it.
Now that winter is here, it’s important to store your gear properly.
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Many Maine ski areas relatively confident despite uncertain winter
For the most part, downhill resorts can use manmade snow to counter natural shortcomings. But not all slopes have the equipment.
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Lyme cases set another record as ticks spread across Maine
Ten years of data by the Maine CDC show that the tick-borne illness continues to spread and intensify, especially in the midcoast and Down East regions.
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Hunting: Success of deer hunters proves the herd was healthy
Management plans seem to be on track, hunters were safe and programs developed to recruit hunters seems to be working.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Christmas Bird Count helps identify trends in bird population
It is impossible to count every bird, but the greatest value in the project is doing over long periods of time and large areas of space.
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Carey Kish: The Continental Divide Trail brings welcomed solitude
The 3,000-mile trek can be lonely, but relaxing at the same time.