The Great Black Hawk which found its way during the winter of 2018-19 from Central America to Portland, and then into the hearts of thousands of admirers, is now a permanent resident. A bronze statue of the wayward raptor was unveiled in its favorite haunt, Deering Oaks Park, on Friday, July …
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Maine Audubon on Maine Voices Live: Watch Here!
Last night Maine Audubon staffers Doug Hitchcox and Nick Lund had the honor of sitting down with Portland Press Herald reporter Deirdre Fleming for an interview as part of the Press Herald's Maine Voices Live! event. In front of a sold out live audience at One Longfellow Square in Portland, Deirdre …
What’s Next for the Great Black Hawk? State Display and a Bronze Statue
It's been a few months now since Portland's beloved Great Black Hawk lost its battle with the Maine winter. However, the story is far from over. The first news is about the future of the bird's remains. Once the bird died, there was debate about where the specimen would end up. In the end, …
The Great Black Hawk: What Happens Now?
As you may have heard, Portland's famous Great Black Hawk has been taken to a rehabilitation facility after being found on the ground in Deering Oaks Park during this weekend's cold snap and snowstorm. The bird is receiving excellent care at Avian Haven in Freedom, though there is still much …