As the year draws to a close, we took a look back to see what topics got our social media channels hopping and tweeting the most. No surprise: Birds, babies, and balloons topped the list. Here's a look at our most engaging posts of 2019: #1: On Facebook, Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox took a walk …
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Louisiana Rails Trip Report
At the end of October, Maine Audubon partnered with Field Guides to offer a tour for our members to Louisiana. Following the success of our South Texas and Oaxaca, MX tours, it is no surprise that this was another really fun trip with great company (and we can't wait for our Arizona trip in March, …
Fields Pond: People and programs highlight 2019
It was a year of firsts and foremosts for Fields Pond Audubon Center in Holden. The center continues to grow its programming and we welcome both old faces and new folks every week. These are just a few of the highlights from 2019. New staff: We welcomed environmental educator Sophie DeMaio to …
Five Years of Solar at Gilsland Farm
It is almost hard to believe that five years have passed since the solar panels were installed at Gilsland Farm but on this anniversary I thought it'd be fun to take a look at how they've performed over that time and hopefully dispel a few solar myths. One thing that has become increasingly clear …
Through the Lens with Nick Leadley: A Little Soft Light
Welcome back to Through the Lens with Nick Leadley, our continuing series on wildlife photography. Read the rest of the series here, and see more of his work at Touch The Wild. Cloudy days never get me down. Actually, I look forward to them. Building on the last blog post for Maine Audubon, …
Public hearing on NECEC provides opportunity to share concerns
This week, the public will have another opportunity to learn about and comment on Central Maine Power's New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project, a proposed 145-mile transmission line that would carry hydropower from Quebec to Massachusetts. On December 5, the U.S. Army Corps of …
Andy’s blog: 2019’s Natural Highlights
Where did the year go? Wasn't it just summer? Already the end of the year draws near. It's the perfect time to reflect on accomplishments and highlights of 2019 with an eye to 2020. We don't always take enough time to stop and reflect, so it was nice to chat with some folks at Maine Audubon to see …
Be a sustainable shopper this holiday season
Happy Thanksgiving! For many people, this marks the official start of the holiday shopping season. It's possible to give thoughtful and considerate gifts to friends and family, be a sustainable shopper, and keep the environment in mind. For inspiration, listen to Maine Audubon Visitor Services and …
Bluebirds in Maine’s Winter
Eastern Bluebirds are becoming an increasingly common sight during the winter in the southern-half of Maine. I wrote about this when we started this blog back in 2015 ("It's Winter in Maine! Why do I see robins and bluebirds?") and we've seen the trend continue since. Let's take a look at a few …