It's hard to be optimistic about the arrival of spring in just 17 days when there is another 3-5 inches of snow in the forecast for this evening. However, we have seen some ‘warmer' days over the past week that presented some welcome (though not-so-charismatic) signs of spring: Snow …
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The Mysteries of Crow Roosts
Have you noticed swarms of crows passing over your house, or maybe overhead while driving home in the evening? Throughout the winter, you are likely seeing American Crows as they head off to spend the evening in a communal roost. Crows are very intelligent and social. While crows spend most …
Action Alert! Ask the Governor to Release Land for Maine’s Future Bonds
You may have heard the news about the Land for Maine's Future program – Governor LePage has confirmed that he will not release the bond funds approved by the voters. Maine Audubon is deeply concerned that Governor LePage has refused to release voter-approved Land for Maine's Future (LMF) bonds, a …
Surfbird Spotted in Maine!
If someone asked what the next new bird species to Maine would be, I wouldn't have guessed Surfbird. Probably not even with 100 guesses. But it happened. On March 20, a group from the Tin Mountain Bird Society spotted an unusual bird amongst some Ruddy Turnstones and Purple Sandpipers. That …
Sounds of Spring: American Woodcocks
Now that our nights are finally warm enough that you can tolerate being outside for a few minutes, it is a great opportunity to try observing mating American Woodcocks. While visual observation may be difficult because the displays usually begin around dusk, even just the auditory experience is …
Rare Bird Alert – April 4-10, 2015
Reporting Period: April 4 – 10, 2015 Compilers: Doug Hitchcox Noteworthy Species Mentioned: Cackling Goose ‘Eurasian' Green-winged Teal Golden Eagle Sandhill Crane Surfbird+ Black-headed Gull Gyrfalcon+ (+ Details requested by Maine Bird Records Committee: …
Action Alert! Free LMF Funds and Improve Stream Crossings
Next week, the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee is holding public hearings on two very important bond bills – LD 1248, a bill to fund the Land for Maine's Future program, and LD 1069, a bill to fund new and improved stream crossings. While the bills are before the Appropriations …
Bats at Gilsland Farm
Hey everyone, Part three of the blog post series on bats is coming soon, but in the meantime, swing by Gilsland Farm Audubon Center to visit our Nature Store–this month it's the only place you can pick up a copy of our new collaboration with Islandport Press, "A Little Brown Bat Story." It's …
Action Alert! Help Release the Land for Maine’s Future Bonds
The Governor is holding the Land for Maine's Future bonds hostage as a political bargaining chip. Recently, both the House and Senate voted by over two-thirds in favor of LD 1378, as amended, a bill that would require the Governor to release voter-approved bonds unless there are legitimate, …