[portfolio_slideshow] Portland Maine Presumpscot School kindergarten classes spent the school year learning about Maine birds. Their work culminated in an event on May 24 at Maine Audubon where they showcased their work and answered questions about the project. Maine Audubon director Ted …
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The Peonies are Threatening … to Burst!
Our peonies are so close to opening up, the buds are bursting! Don't forget about our Peony Bloom & Ice Cream Social where we gather to celebrate our Peony Circle of Friends, over 1,600 committed members, donors, and volunteers who have supported Maine Audubon for more than 20 years. Wednesday …
Report – Crystal Spring Farm bird walk
Crystal Spring Farm – Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust May 17, 2012 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM 0.75 mile(s) Merrymeeting Audubon and Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Field Trip led by Jan Pierson 39 species Mallard Bald Eagle Broad-winged Hawk Killdeer Herring Gull Rock Pigeon Mourning Dove Hairy …
Legislature Approves LMF Bond
Yesterday, the Legislature approved LD 852, the Land for Maine's Future Bond, by more than the two-thirds votes needed. The bill now goes to the Governor's desk for signature. Passage of the bond bill is a bright light in a session that's been largely focused on defending core environmental …
Takings Update
Yesterday, Senator Hastings moved to indefinitely postpone LD 1810, the takings bill. There was no recorded vote. He made comments after his motion indicating that he didn't want either the majority or minority report to go forward because he wanted there to be a "clean slate" next year. The …
Monhegan Island May 12 Trip – Bird List
Trip Leader: Mike Windsor, Adult Educator & Naturalist - Maine Audubon Common loon Northern gannet Double-crested cormorant Mallard Common eider Bald eagle Sharp-shinned hawk Osprey Northern harrier Ring-necked pheasant Greater yellowlegs Herring gull Great black-backed …
May Birding Still Active – Join Us!
This certainly is an early spring and the birds came right along! Join us for a bird walk with a staff naturalist or other birding event, keep up with bird reports from local walks or from around the state, or pledge to support a team in our annual Birdathon! …
Borestone Mountain Sanctuary Lodges Available
Did you realize that the gem of central Maine, Borestone Mountain Sanctuary has a few wonderful lodges? And that these lodges are available to be rented by the public - an ideal spot for family reunions, weddings, retreats, and other group events. The lodges can accommodate up to 25 people …
Capisic Pond Walk Bird Report
11 May 2012 7 – 9:30 AM Led by: Mike Windsor – Maine Audubon Double-crested cormorant Canada goose American black duck Red-tailed hawk Broad-winged hawk Osprey Solitary sandpiper Herring gull Mourning dove Chimney swift Warbling vireo Blue jay American crow Tree swallow Barn …