Outcome Based Forestry Bill Becomes Law

by Maine Audubon Staff

Policy & Advocacy · April 17, 2014

The Governor has approved the Outcome Based Forestry Bill.

Maine Audubon Staff

Backyard Bird of the Month for July: Song Sparrow

July 2, 2024

The song of the male Song Sparrow is one of the most frequently-heard vocalizations across the continent. The exact song varies by region and individual, and individuals will often sing multiple distinct songs, but they always follow a discernable pattern: two to four introductory notes, followed by a trill, and then a jumble of quick […]

Scarborough Marsh Canoe Tours: Take tides into account

June 27, 2024

Our guided canoe tours are a great way to explore the Dunstan River from the water, offering a chance to see cormorants, egrets, and other birds up close, and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the marsh. Because of the changes from storms this past winter and shifts we are experiencing in the tides, […]

Happy Fourth of July: Loon Restoration Project Update

June 25, 2024

By Ethan Daly, Loon Restoration Team Technician I was recently checking in on one of our new loon nesting raft sites near Gray, Maine. As I stood on the shore, speaking with a volunteer about how to minimize human disturbances to the raft, we watched two paddle boarders weave in between our strategically placed raft […]

Portland City Council Passes Bird-Friendly Buildings Ordinance

June 20, 2024

Bird-glass collisions kill up to one billion birds in the U.S. each year, and BirdSafe Maine has been working since 2020 to understand the problem in Maine. We’ve done a lot in that short time, including our recent awards, our statewide legislation, school curriculum, years of collision monitoring, and numerous pre- and post-construction consultations. We’ve had another goal since our founding, however: a […]

Meet our newest Family Fun graduate!

May 31, 2024

Four-year-old Maddy has been attending Family Fun at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center (Falmouth) for the last two years. Next week will be her last session with us before attending school five days a week in the fall. As one of our most loyal Family Fun attendees and soon to be a “graduate” of the program, […]

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