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Published
August 27, 2023

Birding: Feeding habits of migrating shorebirds can help with identification

Many shorebirds are already on a path to their winter homes, and watching them feed is yet another way to put a name to them.
Published
August 27, 2023

Hiking in Maine: A regular hiker’s guide to Appalachian Trail terminology

Thru-hikers will start rolling into Katahdin soon with deep tans, muscular legs, beat-up backpacks, distinct odors, and a language all their own.
Published
August 20, 2023

Outdoors in Maine: Thanks, but Maine can look after its own peaks

Can Mainers trust the Federal government when it pledges says a Maine High Peaks Refuge will permit all manner of outdoor recreation, including hunting and snowmobiling?
Published
August 20, 2023

Hunting: With seasons starting, time to end your summer hibernation

Bear season kicks off on Aug. 26 with Youth Day – then Aug. 28 for the grown-ups – with deer season not too far around the corner.
Published
August 20, 2023

Canoeing in Maine: Exploring the North Basin of Lake Maranacook

The basin in Readfield provides superb end-of-summer swimming, birding and gunkholing among islands.

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Published
August 20, 2023

Ask Maine Audubon: Hummingbird feeders are tempting for other species, too

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Published
August 20, 2023

Boats bring in a record haul during Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza

Proceeds from the four-day event go toward scholarships and internships for students studying marine sciences.
Published
August 13, 2023

Hiking in Maine: Kennebunk Land Trust offers 20 miles of scenic trails

Alewive Woods is the land trust's signature property, but other sites such as Wonder Brook and Oxbow preserves also offer pleasant and rewarding hikes.
Published
August 13, 2023

Birding: That bird with the quiet, off-beat call is learning to sing

Young songbird males learn their distinctive calls from a tutor, in most cases the father.
Published
August 9, 2023

State raises alarm about discovery of fast-growing invasive vine

The Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry says mile-a-minute weed is a 'horticultural hitchhiker' that often spreads in the root balls or pots of plants sold commercially.