This blog has become a great place for me to connect with Maine Audubon members and others by sharing some of my observations of nature. I always try to make the posts relevant to what is going on in the natural world at the time I am writing and I wanted to share another way that you can get some …
News & Notes
Action Alert! Defeat Weak Mining Rules and Free LMF Funds
We really need your help defeating weak mining rules and freeing up the Land for Maine's Future bonds held up by the Governor. Speak Up Against Weak Mining Rules Prevent the development of dangerous mines near some of Maine's most treasured places by urging the Environment and Natural Resources …
Rare Bird Alert – April 25-May 1, 2015
Reporting Period: April 25 – May 1, 2015Compilers: Doug HitchcoxNoteworthy Species Mentioned: Glossy Ibis White-faced Ibis+ Sandhill Crane Caspian Tern American Three-toed Woodpecker Black-backed Woodpecker (+ Details requested by Maine Bird …
MEDIA RELEASE: Maine Audubon Applauds Legislature’s Efforts on Behalf of Endangered Species
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 30, 2015 Contact: Jenn Burns Gray, Maine Audubon Staff Attorney and Advocate jgray@maineaudubon.org, 207-798-2900 Maine Audubon Applauds Legislature's Efforts on Behalf of Endangered Species Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee has voted unanimously in …
MEDIA RELEASE: Citizen Scientists Needed to Help Watch for Wildlife on the Road
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 29, 2015 Contact: Agata Ketterick, 207-781-2330 x232 Citizen Scientists Needed to Help Watch for Wildlife on the Road Maine Audubon seeks “road watch” volunteers FALMOUTH – As the weather warms up, many animals are on the move and …
MEDIA RELEASE: First Protected Piping Plover Nest of the Season Found in Maine
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 28, 2015 Contact: Agata Ketterick, Maine Audubon, 207-781-2330 x232 Meagan Racey, USFWS, 413-253-8558 Mark Latti, MDIFW, 207-287-5216 First Protected Piping Plover Nest of the Season Found in Maine Wildlife agencies, Maine Audubon ask for help …
Media Release: Maine Audubon to Host Earth Day Film Festival
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 14, 2015 Contact: Agata Ketterick aketterick@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-2330 x232 Maine Audubon to Host Earth Day Film Festival Screening is centerpiece of Maine Audubon's Earth Week celebrations Falmouth – Maine Audubon invites friends, supporters …
Action Alert! Speak Up for Solar
Please help make solar power more accessible and put Maine on the path for steady growth of solar by asking your legislators to support LD 1263, An Act to Increase Jobs and Promote Investment in Maine's Economy through Increased Access to Solar Energy, (Sponsored by Rep. Sara Gideon). Take …
Rare Bird Alert – April 4-10, 2015
Reporting Period: April 4 – 10, 2015 Compilers: Doug Hitchcox Noteworthy Species Mentioned: Cackling Goose ‘Eurasian' Green-winged Teal Golden Eagle Sandhill Crane Surfbird+ Black-headed Gull Gyrfalcon+ (+ Details requested by Maine Bird Records Committee: …