An estimated one million species of plants and animals currently face an imminent threat of extinction. Nevertheless, the Trump …
Plovers & Terns
BREAKING: New Federal Rules Gut Endangered Species Act Protections for Maine Wildlife
PRESS STATEMENT 8/12/2019 Contact: Nick Lund, Outreach and Network Manager, Maine Audubon 207.650.8739| nlund@maineaudubon.org Eliza …
The New Age of the Piping Plover: Record Numbers Nesting on Maine Beaches in 2019
OLD ORCHARD BEACH – While the Pier and Palace Playland, the Seaside Pavilion, and other summer venues eagerly make arrangements to …
Piping Plover Party Pays Off as Party-goers Play, Peruse, Participate
Maine Audubon's first-ever Piping Plover Party took place on Saturday at the Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center in Saco. Over 100 …
A Banner Year for Maine’s Nesting Piping Plovers
The Maine Audubon "plover crew" has wrapped up its 2018 season monitoring the nesting of Piping Plovers on Maine’s beaches -- and they have …
A Walk and Talk about the Endangered Species Act
Last week brought what could be the most comprehensive attacks to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) we have ever seen. Legislative proposals …
Hey Beachgoers, Watch out for Baby Piping Plovers
Headed to the beach to enjoy this wonderful weather? Be sure to be mindful of beach-nesting birds! This is a critical time for birds like …
Celebrate Endangered Species Day by Taking Action
Happy Endangered Species Day from your friends at Maine Audubon! Today is an opportunity to learn about the importance of endangered …
The 2018 Plover Crew Hits the Beaches
Despite the driving rain and 35 degree temperatures today, the 2018 Plover crew ventured out to the beaches. This year, Heidi Franklin …