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GPS tags mapped 17 woodcock crossings over the Gulf of Maine and revealed three invisible routes, with four flights reaching future turbine-blade height even though more than 88% of the birds would miss the wind sites entirely
3+ week, 2+ day ago (632+ words) The sky above the Gulf of Maine gets busy in autumn. Dozens of American woodcocks that spend the warmer months feeding in the north migrate to the southern and southeastern regions for winter. Avian researchers fitted some of these birds…...
Local growers launch the Maine Native Plant Cooperative
3+ week, 3+ day ago (216+ words) This season several nurseries in Maine joined forces to create a native plant grower’s cooperative. While operating independently, the coop members are working toward the shared goal of contributing to healthier, more resilient landscapes. They offer native and beneficial species…...
Why beaches close for piping plovers in Maine and New Hampshire
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (310+ words) I have been away working as a naturalist guide in Southeast Alaska for the past couple of weeks, far away from Maine beaches. One thing I love about guiding in that area, in addition to the large, charismatic megafauna like…...
This Maine bird might have the best life in nature. Here’s why.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (696+ words) OutdoorsThe BDN outdoors section brings readers into the woods, waters and wild places of Maine. It features stories on hunting, fishing, wildlife, conservation and recreation, told by people who live these experiences. This section emphasizes hands-on knowledge, field reports, issues,…...
Learn how to identify forest trees in Maine
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (299+ words) Do you need a refresher on how to identify the trees in your woods? Join Maine Woodland Owners during their third annual Tree ID Day event on Saturday, June 6... Do you need a refresher on how to identify the trees…...
Something crazy happened during this spring’s bird migration in Maine
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (889+ words) OutdoorsThe BDN outdoors section brings readers into the woods, waters and wild places of Maine. It features stories on hunting, fishing, wildlife, conservation and recreation, told by people who live these experiences. This section emphasizes hands-on knowledge, field reports, issues,…...
Maine's Fish and Wildlife Commissioner will move on to be president of Maine Audubon
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (319+ words) Maine Public Maine's Fish and Wildlife Commissioner will move on to be president of Maine Audubon Maine's Fish and Wildlife Commissioner, Judy Camuso, will be the next president of Maine Audubon. Camuso said the coming end of Janet Mills term…...
Maine Audubon names next president, first woman to take role
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (361+ words) Maine Audubon announced Monday that Judy Camuso will serve as its next president. Bringing over 25 years of wildlife conservation experience to the role, she will be the first woman to lead the statewide environmental organization, which dates back to 1843. “We…...
Penobscot Nation chief raises concerns as Maine DEP restarts processing of Juniper Ridge expansion application
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (319+ words) OLD TOWN, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is once again processing the Juniper Ridge expansion application. Both Penobscot Nation and environmental leaders say they remain concerned about potential impacts. The Maine DEP issued a revised public benefit…...
Maine's bridges have a feathered guardian
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (152+ words) MAINE, USA — Maine's bridges have an unexpected hero in a creature renowned for its speed and hunting abilities, the peregrine falcon. The falcon often selects large bridges as its nesting sites when traditional cliffs are not available, according to a…...