On Saturday, August 25th, we ran our second annual Head Harbor Passage boat trip out of Eastport and it was another amazing spectacle for the numbers and density of wildlife in that small area. The narrow waterways of Head Harbor Passage pair with extreme tides to create upwellings and the famous …
News & Notes
Rare Bird Alert: GREAT BLACK HAWK [UPDATE: 11/29/18]
[UPDATE Nov. 29, 2018] This just keeps getting wilder. The Great Black Hawk, not seen since Oct. 30, was refound this morning in Deering Oaks Park in Portland. Unlike last month's appearance which was seen by just a single birder, dozens have enjoyed the bird today, and it continues as of …
A Walk and Talk about the Endangered Species Act
Last week brought what could be the most comprehensive attacks to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) we have ever seen. Legislative proposals in Congress and proposed rule changes from the Executive Branch would do everything from bar specific animals from being listed as endangered for a decade, to …
Andy’s Note: The Recipe for an Amazing August
The arrival of August always leaves me feeling like the low gas indicator on my dashboard suddenly lit up. It is a jarring reminder about the finite quality of summer. As I'm writing this, I'm preparing to head to Limestone to celebrate my 40th high school reunion. Forty years is a long time, but …
The Supreme Court and Maine’s Wildlife
Environmental Law is an incredibly important field. It defines how the nation views and treats the natural realm, and it demonstrates to the world our values with respect to the environment. Here in Maine, environmental laws protect livelihoods, as so many of our careers and lifestyles depend on …
Summer Camp Recap: Aquatic Adventures
One of the highlights of camp each week is field trip day! Last week our aquatic adventurers explored Kettle Cove in Cape Elizabeth to check out the tide pools and other coastal habitats. Campers found lots of crabs, hermit crabs, periwinkles, barnacles, fish, and even an eel! …
Craft Fairs, Retreats, and the Gilsland Farm Gallery
Art at Maine Audubon Last winter's issue of Habitat magazine focused on the connection between Maine Audubon and art. Love of the natural world and love of artistic pursuits both run deep in Maine, and the legacy of John James Audubon and his illustrations forever connects the two. This confluence …
March of the Migrating Fish
You don't have to travel to Africa or the Arctic tundra to witness one of the world's great migrations. Maine's migratory fish provide a rare opportunity to see wildlife in abundance, and they are an excellent example of resilience and persistence. Species such as salmon and shad, blueback …
Birding For Bruce
Fellow birders, I am asking you to participate in a very special event this week. As many of you may already know, Bruce Barker has been fighting a tough battle against a rare and very aggressive cancer. Sadly, treatments have been unsuccessful and he is currently in home hospice and not able to …