The Audubon Society says the number of adult loons is more than twice the count from the mid-1980s.
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Alfredo Nicolas and Terra Fletcher
Two wildlife lovers were strangers until they united to rescue a great black hawk in Deering Oaks during a January snowstorm.
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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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Birds are dying, and that’s a wake-up call for us
If the loss of 2.9 billion birds over the last 50 years doesn’t shock you, maybe it’s time for a walk in the woods.
Posted inAnimals, Nation & World, Outdoors
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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Birding: ‘Tis the season to watch shorebird migration
But time your outing carefully, as birding at low tide is a fool’s errand.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Pairs of nesting piping plovers in Maine hit record numbers
The Coastal Bird Project attributes the recent success in large part to increased educational outreach to beachgoers.