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The Barracuda research project helps farmers and gardeners prepare for climate change. The data it collects could tell Mainers when certain birds, such as this Ruby-throated Hummingbird, will arrive in their garden. Climate change is changing the migration patterns of birds.
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The Barracuda research project helps farmers and gardeners prepare for climate change. The data it collects could tell Mainers when certain birds, such as this Ruby-throated Hummingbird, will arrive in their garden. Climate change is changing the migration patterns of birds.
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A bumblebee visits azaleas in bloom in Saco on May 6.
Lupines are in full bloom in this field behind a barn in Minot. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal
A butterfly uses it's long tongue to work on a flower in the Adopt A Spot garden on Mill Street in Auburn Monday night.
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HALLOWELL, ME - JULY 29: A bee crawls on a bee balm blossom Thursday July 29, 2021 in Hallowell. Different varieties of bee balm flowers come in a range of pink, red, and purple and they attract bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. (Staff photo by Joe Phelan/Staff Photographer)
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3353# 01tulip OAKLAND, MAINE MAY 14, 2020. Tulips bloom in downtown Oakland, Maine Thursday May 14, 2020. Numerous downtown flower beds are maintained by 23 volunteers that are part of the Oakland Flower Group according to Jean Ponitz (cq) of the group.(Staff photo by Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel)
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A monarch butterfly collects pollen from a flower in a garden on Mill Street in Auburn Thursday afternoon.
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Flowers in Lil Barnett's yard in Lewiston.
A bumblebee walks on the spikes of an echinacea flower in Kennebunk.
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CAPE ELIZABETH, ME - JULY 27: A monarch butterfly feeds on flowers in front of Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park. The Maine Butterfly Survey says flight periods for monarchs peak in late July, which is likely the arrival of that years third brood, then sightings continue to ramp up, hitting its highest point in early September, as the fourth brood takes to the wing and begins the long migration south. (Staff Photo by Michele McDonald/Staff Photographer)
DRESDEN, ME - MAY 29: Raindrops sit on pansies for sale during the book, bake and flower sale Saturday May 29, 2021 at Bridge Academy Public Library in Dresden. (Staff photo by Joe Phelan/Staff Photographer)
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CAPE ELIZABETH, ME - MAY 6: Grape hyacinth in Brian Allen's yard Wednesday, May 6, 2020. (Staff Photo by Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer)
READFIELD, ME - AUGUST 9: Calendula flowers in Jessica Gorton's garden seen on Friday August 9, 2019 at Mother Jess Herbals in Readfield. (Staff photo by Joe Phelan/Staff Photographer)
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PORTLAND, ME - APRIL 26: Daffodils sway in the breeze on West Street in Portland's West End at sunset. (Staff photo by Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer)
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3353# 01flowers WATERVILLE, MAINE SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 A bee lands on a flower while flying around the CampbellÕs (cq) True Valley Community Gardens at the Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville, Maine Wednesday September 22, 2021. (Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel)
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SACO, ME - APRIL 12: Daffodils in bloom at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco Tuesday, April 12, 2022. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer)
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3353# 01flowers WATERVILLE, MAINE SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 A bee lands on a flower while flying around the CampbellÕs (cq) True Valley Community Gardens at the Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville, Maine Wednesday September 22, 2021. (Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel)
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Edie Williams' flowers in her perrenial garden.
3353# 01flowers WATERVILLE, MAINE SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 A bee lands on a flower while flying around the CampbellÕs (cq) True Valley Community Gardens at the Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville, Maine Wednesday September 22, 2021. (Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel)
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Pumpkins and flowers abound all around Wallingford's Fruit House.
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