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 …
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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 …
Out in the Field: Erik Heitmann
Erik Heitmann is a citizen scientist with Maine Audubon's Brook Trout Pond Survey program. This past summer, he visited a remote pond in northern Maine with his daughter, Eva, searching for the presence of native brook trout. Survey information collected by anglers will be used to help identify …
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 …
Rare Bird Alert – August 21-27, 2013
Area: State of Maine Compilers: Doug Hitchcox Noteworthy Species Mentioned: American White Pelican+ Marbled Godwit Mew Gull+ Forster's Tern Hooded Warbler Yellow-breasted Chat Dickcissel (+ Details requested by Maine Bird Records Committee) York County On the 21st, a HOODED WARBLER was …
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, …
Rare Bird Alert – August 7-13, 2013
Reporting Period: August 7 – 13, 2013 Area: State of Maine Compilers: Doug Hitchcox Noteworthy Species Mentioned: Tricolored Heron Long-billed Dowitcher Little Gull Mew Gull+ Forster's Tern (+ Details requested by Maine Bird Records Committee) York County On the 10th, a LONG-BILLED …