Birders flock to Biddeford to view hawk that’s been seen only once before in the U.S.

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Published
August 9, 2018

Birders flock to Biddeford to view hawk that’s been seen only once before in the U.S.

The great black hawk, native to Central and South America, may be the most unusual bird sighted in Maine for decades, drawing enthusiasts from as far away as Arizona.
Published
August 5, 2018

How to find the right pair of hiking shoes

Whether you go with traditional leather boots or the popular trail runners, you need footwear that’s right for you.
Published
August 5, 2018

Birding: It’s prime season for goldfinches

While other birds are already migrating south, goldfinches are just starting to nest.
Published
August 3, 2018

While Maine’s loon population is holding steady, boaters can pose a danger

Members of the Friends of Messalonskee have fielded complaints about boaters coming too close to the birds’ nesting areas or driving too fast too close to shore.
Published
August 2, 2018

Monmouth may close Annabessacook Lake boat launch temporarily over milfoil

If the proposal goes forward, a campground owner in Winthrop has offered to let boaters use a ramp there instead.
Published
July 29, 2018

It’s Worth the Trip: Island hopping around Yarmouth needs to be explored

Don’t let scarcity of parking deter you; the walking and hiking trails preserved by the Royal River Conservation Trust need to be visited.
Published
July 29, 2018

What’s Up in August: Brightest planets will be visible all month

Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars are all approaching their closest range to Earth.
Published
July 28, 2018

For Maine bears, summer doughnuts precede fall hunt season

Hunters are allowed to lay bait beginning today.
Published
July 26, 2018

Female gets ducklings in a row – 56 of them – to Minnesota photographer’s delight

Picture-taker Brent Cizek says he “knew the image was special,” and it’s featured on the National Audubon Society’s website.
Published
July 24, 2018

To great white sharks off Maine: Smile, you’re on research cameras

A UNE team deploys cameras attached to crates of chum in hopes of recording the sharks off the southern coast for the first time.