It’s December and that means one thing: the annual Christmas Bird Count! Well, maybe to birders that’s what it means, but for everyone else, …
Our Naturalist Answers Your Questions
One of the goals of this blog is to answer your questions. Below are a few that I received over the past month. I hope these are informative …
Is that a moth? In November?!
November always seems like a strange time to see insects. It seems even more bizarre when we experience nights that are at or near freezing …
Keep an eye out for these birds at your feeders!
Have you noticed any change in the birds at your feeders? Many of our summer residents have migrated south, while winter visitors are now …
Protecting Wildlife in an Era of Climate Change
I became Maine Audubon’s executive director in late August. The past two months have been informative and productive. As I have become …
Yes, Turkeys do Roost in Trees!
As we head into November there is usually one bird on everyone's mind (or maybe their plate): Wild Turkey. But how much do you know about …
Bats!
As we approach Halloween you have probably noticed bats everywhere. They are carved into pumpkins, shaped into cookies and decorating cereal …
Late Hummer at Gilsland Farm!
Remember the October 1 post about keeping your hummingbird feeders up in hopes of attracting a rare hummingbird? The post that said: …
A “Yes on 6” vote supports stream connectivity in Maine
On November 4, Mainers will have the opportunity to support the Clean Water and Clean Water Jobs bond, Question 6 on the ballot. We are …