Birding: What’s in a bird song? Depends on the time of year, and the time of day

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Published
June 21, 2020

Birding: What’s in a bird song? Depends on the time of year, and the time of day

With bird song at its peak, knowing the sounds can help you distinguish just what you are hearing.
Published
June 21, 2020

More Mainers opt for state park campgrounds this year

Reservations by Maine residents are up by 37 percent during the summer of coronavirus, in what may become a record year for camping at the state's parks.
Published
June 15, 2020

Large area of working forestland protected in Oxford County

The Conservation Fund has purchased several parcels totaling 15,408 acres from Chadbourne Tree Farms.
Published
June 14, 2020

In clashes between loons and eagles, many root for the loon

Bald eagles are a predator of loon eggs and chicks, but adult loons are quick to challenge them should the eagles get too close to nesting spots.
Published
June 14, 2020

Ask a Naturalist: Woodpecker’s early morning routine a cause for sleep deprivation

Wildlife questions from Mainers answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox
Published
June 14, 2020

Canoeing in Maine: The ocean pushes you to Camp Ellis, then pushes against on the return trip

The 4-mile trip is an hour out and two hours back, but both ends of the journey provide so many opportunities to enjoy the beauty around you.
Published
June 13, 2020

Search the database: 2020 moose hunt lottery winners

Maine has allotted 3,135 permits for this fall's hunt.
Published
June 7, 2020

Hiking in Maine: What/where in the heck is T5 R7 BKP WKR? It goes back to the late 1700s

Yes, there is an organization for the strange designations for Maine's unorganized townships and ranges, and it's explained here.
Published
June 7, 2020

Maine sees a spike in moose permit applications

Opinions on the reasons for the spike vary, but many in Maine's hunting community agree that the pandemic has played some role in greater interest in the hunt.
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.