Two books by Maine authors offer affectionate, but very different, takes on loons and other wildlife.
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Posted inFood, Source
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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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Let’s work toward shutting down Maine’s bear feeding program
Until June 5, public comment is being taken on a proposal that would require a permit to feed bears and finally eliminate permits.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Life during the wildlife rebellion
As humanity retreats in the face of COVID-19, the animal kingdom is on the march into a Buxton backyard.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Prowling bear spotted in Gorham neighborhood
The town’s police department reports several sightings of a bear near Lawn and Sunset avenues.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
With traffic down in Maine, wildlife hospitals seeing decline in injured animals
But a wildlife biologist cautions that it’s difficult to draw conclusions from one month’s worth of data.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
In Maine’s 200 years, man’s impact has altered the animal landscape
Since Maine became a state in 1820, some animals have disappeared, others arrived, and still others thrived – mostly due to human interference.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Listen to the children and speak up for species at risk of extinction
The federal PAW and FIN Act would restore vital protections for our nation’s most imperiled plants, fish and wildlife.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Learn all about crows at Cape library
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Thomas Memorial Library will hold another presentation in its Maine Wildlife Series at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at 6 Scott Dyer Road. The event will focus on crows and their extraordinary intelligence. Attendees will meet Dante, the Center for Wildlife’s crow ambassador, and learn more about the species and Dante’s […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Bath trapping plan wrong way to control spread of rabies
The $26,000 set aside for it would be better spent on vaccine-laced bait and/or a public outreach program and 24-7 reporting hotline.