birds
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PublishedOctober 27, 2019
Birding: Scientists fed city crows a concentrated diet of cheeseburgers
Their research question: What's the best address for a crow for optimal health? The city or the countryside?
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PublishedOctober 20, 2019
Hunting: The logic behind duck names is anything but logical
Whether you're thinking about the common name or the scientific one, it often is a baffling name game.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2019
New Falmouth preserve takes wing as much-needed bird sanctuary
New studies show that birds are at high risk through climate change, particularly in Maine.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2019
Keeping the beat of a fall migration
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PublishedOctober 6, 2019
Where art and science meet: North Yarmouth artist renders wildlife
Fresh off a residency at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Michael Boardman wants to educate the public through his art about threats to breeding birds.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2019
Maine Voices: Our state’s actions are key to reversing trend of bird population decline
Well-managed forests can sustain livelihoods while ensuring that birds still have places to nest and raise their young.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2019
Hunting: Fall turkey hunt offers a change of pace
Scatter the birds in many directions, and then call them back in. It seems counterintuitive, but it works.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2019
Canoeing: A delightful stream with an unforgettable name
Take a trip along the Cobbosseecontee Stream to Pleasant Pond in Gardiner.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2019
North America has lost nearly 30% of its birds in 50 years, experts find
Scientists blame loss of habitat, pesticides, light pollution and even cats.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2019
Pesticide criticized in bee deaths could also harm birds
Scientists studying a widely used pesticide say even small doses could be leading to population decline in migrating birds.