What we saw... Double-crested cormorant Black-crowned night heron Mallard Solitary sandpiper Herring gull Mourning dove Downy woodpecker Hairy woodpecker Pileated woodpecker Northern flicker Empidonax flycatcher Blue-headed vireo Blue jay American crow Tree swallow Black-capped …
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23 New Bird Houses Provided by LearningWorks
We want to thank LearningWorks of Portland Maine for providing new bluebird houses for Gilsland Farm Audubon Center. They were constructed and installed by LearningWorks on the grounds here at the farm. Come take a walk anytime from dawn to dusk on the sanctuary grounds, and keep your eyes peeled …
Plover Nesting Season Reminders
After a friend on twitter (@wheeliesmom - thanks again!) sent us a report of some entangled nesting signage on a beach we want to send a reminder that plover nesting season has begun and here is how you can help: keep dogs off beaches (or leashed if needed where legal) and be cautious contact us …
Help Conserve Our Forests, Farms, and Fish!
For more than two decades, the highly successful Land for Maine's Future (LMF) Program has provided critical funding to protect forestlands, shorelines, working farms and waterfronts, salt marshes, mountain summits and other treasures of Maine's natural heritage for generations to come. But now the …
Takings Update
The Legislature adjourned until May 15 without voting on the Takings bill, LD 1810. We are still urging lawmakers to oppose the minority report and support the majority report on LD 1810. Below is where we think the senators stand on the minority report. Please thank those who oppose the minority …
Wildlife Funding Delayed Again
Despite Senate President Raye's efforts to identify additional funding for the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (DIFW), the Governor's threat to veto the bill stopped it in its tracks. One of the biggest risks to the future sustainability of Maine's fish and wildlife is the lack of …
Forest, Farm and Fish Bond Receives Committee Approval
The Forest, Farm and Fish Bond, LD 852, has been amended and received majority approval from the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee. That Committee approved the amended bill by a vote of 10-3. The amended bill provides $5 million in bond funding for the Land for Maine's Future program. …
State Planning Office Eliminated
The Legislature has eliminated the State Planning Office via the supplemental budget. Many of its responsibilities are being distributed amongst a variety of other agencies. We had hoped to keep the land use team and its partners united and independent. A balanced approach to land use requires the …
Video – Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of “Silent Spring”
Maine Audubon Executive Director, Ted Koffman, talks about the upcoming events commemorating the 50th anniversary of Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring". http://youtu.be/wjSIZvfrd1Q Our free Speaker Series this Thursday Apr 26 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Gilsland Farm will feature this topic. Join us …