Birding: Number of eggs in a nest is just enough for a pair of birds to handle

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Published
June 7, 2020

Birding: Number of eggs in a nest is just enough for a pair of birds to handle

The clutch – or number of eggs – varies even among the same species, but studies show the amount of eggs produced will maximize how many chicks are fledged.
Published
June 6, 2020

Coronavirus disrupts global fight to save endangered species

Lockdowns derail the eco-tourism that funds many environmental projects, from South America’s rainforests to Africa’s savannahs.
Published
June 2, 2020

Groups want salmon listed on Maine endangered species list

A coalition of Maine conservation groups says 'the only viable Atlantic salmon population in the United States is the Gulf of Maine distinct population segment.'
Published
June 1, 2020

Outdoors in Maine: Tips for tick-free turkey hunting

Ticks are making some turkey hunters give up, but here's how to keep them from hunting the hunters.
Published
May 31, 2020

RVs rise in popularity as vacationers seek a safe distance from crowds

In Maine and across the country, sales and rentals of recreational vehicles are booming during the pandemic.
Published
May 31, 2020

Hunting: Late-season hunt calls for a change in your turkey tactics

So many hunters have already gotten their turkey, so patience is the best ally even with the season winding down.
Published
May 31, 2020

Ask a Naturalist: A decrease in noise pollution from stay-at-home orders a bonus for birds

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Published
May 28, 2020

Acadia’s Park Loop Road and several coastal state parks will reopen Monday

Parks with beaches, including Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg and Crescent Beach State Park in Cape Elizabeth, have been closed since March.
Published
May 27, 2020

BikeMaine cancels its annual cycle around the state

The organization said it was impossible to host the event safely in the middle of a pandemic.
Published
May 24, 2020

Will Maine’s iconic sporting camps survive the pandemic?

The wilderness lodges – many more than a century old – are located in remote settings and visited predominantly by out-of-state guests.