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: …
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Action Alert! Defeat Weak Mining Rules and Free LMF Funds
We really need your help defeating weak mining rules and freeing up the Land for Maine's Future bonds held up by the Governor. Speak Up Against Weak Mining Rules Prevent the development of dangerous mines near some of Maine's most treasured places by urging the Environment and Natural Resources …
How to see a Little Egret
Birding has many interesting aspects. Birds offer plenty of exciting opportunities for discovery – from learning to the basics of identification to exploring the migratory timing or even just admiring them from your window. One of the most exciting aspects for me, is finding a rare bird. On June 8, …
Coldwater Fish in the Summer Heat
It was one of those infernally hot summer days, when the air anywhere away from the coast was stifling. I didn't really want to get into the car, but I convinced myself to take a short drive for the chance to ward off the heat by standing in a well-shaded stream. After rigging up a fly rod and …
Andy’s Note: Getting outside in October
Happy October, friends. Two words for you this month: Get outside! It is foliage season and nature is dressed in its brightest colors of the year. Not only that, but the woods have a unique aroma in the fall -- and the mosquitoes get scarce. For my part, I've been taking advantage of the cool …