Two books by Maine authors offer affectionate, but very different, takes on loons and other wildlife.
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Life as a bird landlord means high turnover in backyard tenants
This spring, birds moved into a Portland neighborhood in a big way.
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When Thoreau went to walk in the Maine Woods
Scholars, conservationists and Penobscot Nation members retrace the famous transcendentalist’s route in this book of essays about his sojourns in the state.
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Ask a Naturalist: Is it strange to see groundhogs in February?
In a new column, Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox answers your questions about wildlife.
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South Portland library offers talk on animal neighbors
SOUTH PORTLAND — The South Portland Public Library will host a presentation by the Center For Wildlife on “Our Animal Neighbors.” The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at the main branch, 482 Broadway. t’s not uncommon for Maine residents to come upon […]
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Outdoor learning classroom comes to Maine
Founded by a Maine native, TimberNook now has 50 locations worldwide, including a new one in Gorham. Children make their own rules of play while exploring the outdoors.
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Birding: Does it pay to be a specialist or a generalist?
It depends. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.
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It’s Worth the Trip: Make West Quoddy your Down East destination
West Quoddy State Park offers an iconic lighthouse and many classic Maine coastal views.
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Q&A with Richard Louv: How animals could help save us and the planet
In his new book, the best-selling author argues that humans ‘are desperate to not feel alone in the universe.’ Connecting with animals, wild and domestic, is an essential way to avoid that, he says.
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It’s a boom year for acorns, but the reason is a tough nut to crack
‘Mast years,’ when oaks of a certain type drop more seed than usual, occur every 2 to 5 years, and scientists can’t explain why.