Each year I receive a number of phone calls or inquires from people worried about the lack of birds at their feeders in the summer time. Fear not! This is generally a good thing. Below, I'll use some eBird data to illustrate some of the changes in a bird's frequency or abundance throughout the …
News & Notes
Meet Eliza Donoghue, Maine Audubon’s new staff advocate
One of Maine Audubon's key roles in the state is to advocate for policies that are good for Maine's wildlife and habitat. Our staff advocate leads that critical and sensitive work, operating in Augusta and around the state in support of the organization's priorities. We are excited to announce …
Action Alert: Time to override the governor’s solar veto
We are *so close* to having a new solar power law. The full House and Senate enacted LD 1504 (with amendments) by overwhelming majorities. Today, as expected, it was vetoed by the Governor. Please contact your legislators and urge them to override the veto of LD 1504. This solar bill is an …
Action Alert: Last chance to speak up in defense of Maine’s new National Monument
We have a few days left to weigh in with our comments in support of the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument. Your comments can help ensure this new national monument remains a protected piece of Maine's landscape. The Department of Interior (DOI) is accepting public comments as part of …
Our grand adventure
Happy July, friends. This is one of my favorite months. School is out, spending time in the great Maine outdoors is in, and families and friends gather around campfires, lobster bakes, or scenic mountaintops. All of Maine is green and blue, with brightly colored splashes of wildflowers, birds, …
Trip to Borestone Mountain
As we head into our summer trip season I wanted to share one of my favorite locations in Maine with everyone: Borestone Mountain. This is one of Maine Audubon's eight sanctuaries and at 1,600 acres, the largest. Located in Elliotsville, Borestone is north enough to be getting into some higher …
Action Alert: Solar Policy
We are down to the wire: One more time around to support SOLAR POWER! Please tell your legislators to support LD 1504–a strong step towards fixing the broken and anti-solar PUC Rules and increasing the availability of community solar for all. The Senate just made an early and unanimous vote to …
Andy Beahm named Maine Audubon’s new Executive Director
Following a competitive national search, the Maine Audubon Board of Trustees has selected Andy Beahm to serve as the next Executive Director of the 174-year old wildlife conservation organization. A former Maine Audubon board member and chair, Andy has been serving as the organization's acting …
A week of events and programs on how you can “bring nature home”
June is in full bloom at Maine Audubon. Through a series of events and programs during the week of June 19, we'll be shining a light on the importance of all that blooming to Maine's wildlife: On Monday and Tuesday, our staff will be leading the installation of a Monarch butterfly meadow with …