Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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In the Field: Fishing with Franz
Smelts, moose meat, beer and memories with a friend are reminders of a time-honored Maine tradition, Ron Joseph writes.
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Hiking in Maine … and beyond: Preparing for an epic adventure – Mexico to Canada
Carey Kish could have issues with bears, lightning, altitude, exposure and snakes, to name a few, but he’s ready to tackle The Continental Divide Trail.
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Birding: Our winged tourists are making their long trek back to Maine
Many of the state’s breeding birds are migratory, coming from wintering grounds to the south to take advantage of our long summer days.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Some new creature might be inhabiting your backyard birdhouse
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Moose lottery applications accepted online only starting April 1
The lottery drawing will take place in Fort Kent on June 15.
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Hiking in Maine: Enjoy big views, a fine forest and military history at Witherle Woods Preserve
Head to Castine and enjoy spectacular views of Penobscot Bay on a network of trails good for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
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Climate change cost U.S. ski industry billions, study says, and future depends on emissions
A new study says U.S. ski areas lost $5 billion from 2000 to 2019 as a result of human-caused climate change.
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What’s up in March: Many celestial delights are in store as spring returns
Saturn, Venus and Mars will be the morning planets in March, while Mercury, Jupiter and Uranus will be the evening planets.
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Birding: Golden eagles come to Maine, but they are not easy to find
The Maine Golden Eagle Study, a citizen-science project, is hoping to learn more about the presence of golden eagles in Maine.