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Local & State

Return of rare Steller’s sea eagle delights birders in Georgetown

by Bonnie Washuk February 5, 2023February 6, 2023

The large bird first spotted in Maine last winter returned to the area this weekend.

Animals, Local & State, News

Attention birders! The Maine Bird Atlas needs your help

by Gillian Graham December 9, 2021December 9, 2021

An online meeting Thursday will update birders on how to help with the statewide citizen science project by reporting bird sightings.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Outdoors, Review

The first comprehensive guide to Maine’s birdlife in some 70 years gets everything right

by Thomas Urquhart February 28, 2021February 27, 2021

Peter Vickery did not live to see his life’s work published, but ‘Birds of Maine’ – engaging, gorgeous and packed with information – is a great testament to a great ornithologist.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Rare European bird spotted at park in Portland

by Rob Wolfe January 30, 2021January 30, 2021

The redwing, also known as a European thrush, drew a small crowd of birdwatchers throughout the Northeast to Capisic Pond Park on Saturday.

Local & State

During coronavirus, backyard birding takes flight in Maine

by Ben McCanna July 6, 2020July 6, 2020

Socially distanced telecommuters are discovering a new world just beyond their walls.

Outdoors, Sports

How did the goatsuckers get their name?

by Herb Wilson March 15, 2020March 12, 2020

And origin stories of other bird names, which make up for in charm what they lack in accuracy.

The Forecaster

Portland Parks offers intro to birding

March 4, 2020March 2, 2020

PORTLAND — Portland Parks, Recreation and Facilities will hold two free birding classes this month with recreation naturalist Timothy Stephenson. The first class will be held March 15 and March 22 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Recreation Officer at 212 Canco Road. The second will be held March 29 and April 5 from […]