Herb Wilson
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PublishedAugust 7, 2016
Birding: Some sparrows flourish in a cityscape
The house sparrow, which readily nests in cavities, is rarely found outside human-altered environments.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2016
Birding: Cranes find new breeding ground in Maine
The sandhill crane is generally known to breed in western Canada.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2016
Birding: Building a nest no simple task
Nests come in many shapes and sizes, and some are quite complex.
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PublishedJune 26, 2016
Birding: Rails are heard but seldom seen
A sighting of two king rails in Wells excites birders.
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PublishedJune 12, 2016
On Birding: Music of birds is his expert passion
Don Kroodsma, the 'reigning authority on avian vocal behavior,' takes a cross-country bicycle trip to record and analyze birdsong.
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PublishedMay 29, 2016
Birding: Red-eyed vireos are here and are heard
The species makes it back to Maine for spring.
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PublishedMay 15, 2016
Birding: Red-bellied woodpeckers are making their presence known
After rapid expansion in Connecticut, the species is establishing a stronghold in Maine.
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PublishedApril 17, 2016
Birding: Carolina parakeet deserved better fate
Long extinct, the colorful birds benefited people by eating weeds.
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PublishedApril 3, 2016
Birding: Owling can be a real hoot during courting season in April
But oftentimes these splendid birds are more easily heard than seen.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2016
Birding: Christmas Bird Counts reveal few lingerers despite mild weather
One big highlight was the first confirmed Maine sighting of a black-throated sparrow.