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 …
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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 …
Nature Moments: Last Chance Dance in Plants
Flowers look so innocent. But just like humans, they can be manipulative and very picky about their mates, as illustrated by ladyslippers and irises, two common bumble-bee pollinated plants. https://youtu.be/jaBsKqKcans Nature Moments are produced by Nat Wheelwright and Wilder Nicholson, with …
Andy’s Note: Seeing Red, White, and Blue
Happy July, friends. Each year as we wrap up the busy month of June and gear up for the July 4th holiday, I find myself thinking about the notion of patriotism. Especially at this time of great political division, the meaning of that word seems especially important. More and more, I am hearing …
Thank you to Oxford Elementary School!
We were thrilled to learn recently that Oxford Elementary School (OES) students had voted to award a very generous check of $1,000 to Maine Audubon as part of a recent project they've been doing on citizen science. As part of their work, students invited author Loree Griffin Burns to talk with …
Sally’s Studies: Penobscot Pond Reflections
The pond was busy today. Tucked in a high knoll between Bald and Penobscot Mountains, surrounded by hillsides of grainy rock ledges and a waterfall of trees, the breeze skirted across the water and cooled my hot hiking body. The early afternoon sun was brilliant, so I sat in the shade to enjoy the …
The Maine Loon Count Turns 35!
It's nearly here! This year marks the 35th year that volunteers have been participating in annual Maine Loon Count. For three-and-a-half decades, dedicated volunteers have fanned out across the state to contribute to this important data-gathering event. This year, the loon project is proud to …
Sally’s Studies: Garden Delights
The soil is powder dry on top, but a few inches below I find damp dark brown dirt. So different from the sandy clay at my own home. Hopefully perfect for growing the vegetable seeds and seedlings I so carefully planted today. A friend has loaned me her garden spot this year as my yard is too …