Western Maine Audubon Chapter Event – An Evening with Wind Over Wings Wednesday, Nov 13, 2013 7 – 8:30pm, Room C 23, Roberts Learning Center, University of Maine at Farmington, Free Wind Over Wings is an environmental organization that rescues injured birds that are no longer able to survive in the …
News & Notes
In the Community – October and Bats
Bats are an important part of the ecosystem in Maine. With Halloween around the corner, it is a great time to learn about our local bats and why we should be scared for, not scared of, them. Listen: MPBN: Feds Propose Listing Bat as Endangered A species of bat native to Maine may be going on the …
Trip Report: Bald Eagles of Merrymeeting Bay
Our 44th annual bald eagle trip on September 21, 2013 set a new record for total number (66) of bald eagles sighted! The boat was full of eager birders and the day was nice with a foggy ending, though we were told by some guests who know Southport that it always gets foggy around Southport no matter …
Action Needed! We Need Your Voice to Oppose Maine’s Draft Mining Rules
Maine Audubon is asking our members and supporters to help protect our water and wildlife from the harmful effects of sulfide mining. Help us push for strong rules to protect Maine from mining pollution. You can help by submitting written comments to: Jeffrey Crawford Maine Department of …
Trip Report: 2013 Bar Harbor Pelagic
The basic description we have used for this trip humbly states "great boat, great camaraderie, and, of course, great sightings of birds and marine mammals" – this is an understatement on many counts! We were very pleased to have about 100 guests aboard this annual trip. Below you will find a short …
In the Community – September 19
Special Tour of Maine's Forests and Mills – The Nature Conservancy in Maine, Forest Society of Maine and Maine TREE Foundation invite you to explore Maine's forests and mills on a two-day adventure based in Greater Millenocket, Maine. September 23-24. Learn more through their flyer [pdf] » Veazie …
In the Community – Week of September 1
Video: Rescued Osprey Released Back to the Wild – After being rescued from a smoldering nest this fledgling, in full health thanks to Avian Haven, Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center was set free to catch his own alewives. Read about this and see the video at Bangor Daily News » ‘Global Impact': An …
Volunteer Anglers Needed in Aroostook, Penobscot & Washington Counties
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release August 26, 2013 Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications & Marketing Manager msmith@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-6180 x209 Mobile: (207) 838-0511 Maine Audubon Seeks Anglers for Brook Trout Survey Project this September Volunteers will help fisheries …
In the Community – Week of August 19
Volunteer Opportunity Greater Bangor – The Penobscot River Restoration Trust is seeking volunteers to relocate freshwater mussels over the next several days immediately up-river of the Veazie Dam site - all help is appreciated! If you would like to lend a hand, please contact Cheryl Daigle, …