Cats are the No. 1 threat to bird populations, which have suffered a significant decline over the past 50 years.
Outdoors
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers a new refuge in Maine’s western mountains
The proposal, aimed at protecting wildlife and preserving access to recreational areas, is raising concerns among some area residents.
Canoeing in Maine: Explore the Kennebec River from Hallowell to Augusta
Stop along the way and hike on trails offering historic architecture and dazzling views of the river.
Ask Maine Audubon: Whatever you choose to call it, it’s an impressive bird
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
What’s up in July: Meteor showers will put on a show late in the month
Watch Venus and Mars play tag with each other in the constellation of Leo the lion throughout the month.
Birding: This time of year, the trees are alive with the sound of music
One of the pleasures of birding is learning to identify the distinctive melodies of male songbirds.
Researchers renew efforts to track white shark activity off Maine coast
This summer, biologists will focus on a stretch of the coast between Cape Elizabeth and Saco.
Ask Maine Audubon: How do you keep mosquitoes out of a bird bath?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Hiking in Maine: Exploring the remote, pristine Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Thousands recreate each year at AWW, but less well known are the hiking trails to the fire towers atop Allagash Mountain and Round Pond Mountain.
Birding: It’s been a banner spring for vagrants visiting Maine
How do these birds end up here? The answer is complicated, and we have much to learn about the reasons vagrants show up in unexpected places.