My loon-count crew was ready with time to spare, fortified with Fruit Loops and cranberry juice (I know it�s a sugar bomb, but hey, we�re grandparents). I spread the map on the console of the boat, shoved off from the dock, and headed out to do my part for loon science on sector 3 of […]
News & Notes
NEW Birding Hotspot Map for Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
When President Obama established the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in 2016 he added permanent protection for some of the most important bird breeding habitat in the state. Contained in its more than 87,000 acres are boreal and deciduous forests, mountain peaks, spruce bogs, rivers and ponds, all hosting their own suite of birds. […]
Bringing Nature Home with the Portland Youth Corps
Our Bringing Nature Home staff had the pleasure of working with Portland Youth Corps and Portland Trails recently on restoration landscape practices! Portland Youth Corps members assisted with the removal of invasive plants along the Portland Arts and Technology High School Trail in the Portland Trails network, as well as with planting of native plants […]
Loon chicks hatching on new artificial nesting platforms!
It�s always exciting when a loon chick hatches, but this summer we�re more excited than ever to announce that a loon chick has hatched on an artificial nesting platform! As part of the new Maine Loon Restoration Project, Maine Audubon has worked with volunteers to put out 13 loon rafts this year. We�re thrilled to […]
Maine Audubon welcomes new trustees
Maine Audubon is pleased to announce the induction of four new trustees to its board of trustees. We welcome these new trustees and thank them for their commitment to Maine Audubon and its mission. Alison Hark is a versatile marketing leader who brings a combination of strategy, operations, and communications to achieve goals and build […]
Annual loon count scheduled for July 16
Did you know that loon chicks can swim right away but need parental care for their first three months? That the shape of a loon�s forehead or length of its neck can change to indicate stress? And that Maine is fortunate to be home to the largest Common Loon population in the Northeast? For nearly […]
Important Update on Avian Influenza from Maine DIF&W
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (DIF&W) issued the following statement on June 24 regarding an outbreak of Avian Influenza in Maine. Please read carefully and follow all directives. ____________________________________ Update on Avian influenza Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife The Northeast is currently experiencing an outbreak of Highly Pathogen Avian Influenza […]
Announcing 2022 Brush with Nature Artists
Maine Audubon is pleased to announce the selection of 26 Maine-based artists who will participate in the 2022 Brush with Nature: Plein Air Painting Event and Art Auction fundraiser. We received twice as many applicants as last year and are excited to see this event grow. Thanks to Christian Adame, Peggy L. Osher Director of […]
Online plants sales kick off; plus top five trees and shrubs to plant right now!
Thanks to all who were able to attend Maine Audubon�s 2022 Native Plants Festival & Sale!�It was so nice to see you all in person for the first time since 2019. We sold upwards of 3000 plants! A warm thanks to all the attendees, volunteers, and of course our fantastic presenters. If you were unable […]