In the list of noteworthy visitors to Maine’s beaches each summer, Piping Plovers ought to be right at the top. Every year, these iconic shorebirds nest on sandy beaches up and down our coast, raising their young alongside all of us who are looking to enjoy the beach. Plovers head out to the beaches well […]
News & Notes
Action Alert: Tell Your Legislators to Support Land for Maine’s Future!
Big news this week from Maine’s diverse, bipartisan Land Conservation Task Force: they’ve recommended $75 million bond issue for the Land for Maine’s Future program and another $20 million for State Parks! Maine Audubon has been a strong supporter of the Land for Maine’s Future (LMF) program since its inception in 1987, and we’re not […]
Ruffed Grouse Behavior
Better known as Partridge, or “pahtridge” depending on who you are talking to, the Ruffed Grouse is a common game bird in Maine, the closet thing we have to a native chicken. Most encounters with Ruffed Grouse are a brief, quick views of their rear end as they blast off into the woods. As a […]
Andy’s Note: In Like a Lion
Happy March, friends. Even if it doesn’t always feel like it when we step outside, spring is on the move. I’m reminded of this each year when I spot my first Tree Swallow, an early spring migrant. And while there may still be snow on the beaches, by the end of the month they’ll be […]
Become a Turtle Survey Community Scientist! Trainings 3/30 and 4/6
Maine Audubon is beginning the second year of an exciting effort to identify where turtles might be at risk of harm from traffic as they move across the landscape during the active season, and we are hoping you will help! We are looking for volunteers who can commit to walking along pre-selected road segments, documenting […]
Maine Audubon Testifies in Support of Strengthening the Maine Endangered Species Act
Maine Audubon staff were hard at work in the state legislature today working to protect Maine wildlife. In addition to testifying on a bill that would clarify Maine’s state bird, a bill that would increase funding for invasive aquatic species prevention and protection, and a bill that seeks to lessen the number of soft plastic […]
Get Ready to “Spring for Wildlife” on March 20!
Do you value our work on behalf of Maine’s wildlife and habitat? Then get ready to join us as we Spring for Wildlife on March 20! During this special one-day giving event, we’ll be sharing our progress with a live video feed here on our website. For each gift that comes in, we’ll add a […]
Through the Lens with Nick Leadley: Low-angle Photography
Welcome back to our series on wildlife photography, “Through the Lens with Nick Leadley.” A professional wildlife photographer and Maine Guide, Nick is writing about a different aspect of wildlife photography each month to help you improve your skills and capture the best images of birds and nature. Enjoy! I always enjoy figuring out how […]
Maine’s Naturalist: Following Fishers
Over the coming months, Maine Audubon will feature posts by guest writers � including participants in the Maine Master Naturalist Program � on wildlife and naturalist topics. If you’d like to explore contributing a post, send an email to outreach@maineaudubon.org. As part of the Maine Master Naturalist program, we focus on monthly fields of interest, […]