Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025 Time: 10 am-12 pm Location: Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center – meet in the parking lot for the nature center, here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7wtWGF8yV1DvSjQPA Join naturalist Doug Hitchcox for an accessible birding event at the Scarborough Marsh, known as one (if not the) best places to bird in Maine! Mid October is a […]| Maine Audubon
Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025 Time: 8-10 am Location: Back Cove, Portland – meet at the Back Cove Trail Parking Lot, here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BXKBsxi4kCxCnpoz8 Due to rain and strong winds predicted for Wednesday morning, our Accessible Birding outing at Back Cove has been cancelled. You’re invited to instead join us at The Proper Cup at 500 […]| Maine Audubon
In last month’s blog post, we explored evolutionary reasons why leaves turn red in the fall. But this phenomenon is not uniform across the globe. In North America (and East Asia), deciduous trees have a much higher proportion of species that turn red instead of yellow. In Europe, only 24 species have red autumn leaves, […] The post October Phenology Report: New England’s Red Foliage, Part 2 appeared first on Maine Audubon.| Maine Audubon
I started October not in Maine but in Albany, New York—which can be lovely, especially when you’re with partners from all over the northeast talking about habitat connectivity! That’s where I was October 1-3, attending the biennial Staying Connected Initiative (SCI) senior leadership retreat at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Discovery Center. The SCI is […] The post Maintaining a connected landscape: conference report appeared first on Maine Audubon.| Maine Audubon
At the end of the September, staff from Maine Audubon got to meet with every 3rd grade student in Portland–that’s about 500 students! Over the course of four days, students from nine of the Portland Public Schools (PPS) elementary schools (including Peaks Island!), visited Gambo Dam in Windham to kick start their Wabanaki Studies unit, […] The post Portland Third Graders Enjoy “Take Me to the River” Program appeared first on Maine Audubon.| Maine Audubon
Maine Audubon is committed to helping everyone get outside to enjoy wildlife, but it’s easier for some than others. Those with disabilities, health concerns, or other accessibility issues may have a much harder time. A lack of information about the relative accessibility of different outdoor sites is part of the problem. We’re working this October […]| Maine Audubon
I spoke to someone recently who said that the most unpleasant feeling in the world is itchiness. Many of their fellow humans might agree; a 2011 study at the Emory University School of Medicine compared the impacts of chronic pain and chronic pruritus (itchiness) on quality of life, and found that the average itchy patient […] The post Small Wonders: No Touchy! appeared first on Maine Audubon.| Maine Audubon
Fall migration gives us a second chance to see trees full of normally secretive warblers, though some species have been fairly conspicuous all summer. American Redstarts are striking warblers that breed in Maine. Females and young birds have gray upperparts with a patch of yellow under each wing and yellow on the outer tail feathers. […] The post Backyard Bird of the Month for October: American Redstart appeared first on Maine Audubon.| Maine Audubon
What was just a worn cement retaining wall on Broadway in Bangor last month is now becoming a vibrant celebration of birds, native plants, and community spirit. The Maine Audubon Mural, the newest commission by Bangor Beautiful, can be seen on the highly visible stretch of wall near the Family Dollar on State Street. Passed […] The post Bird Mural Takes Flight in Bangor appeared first on Maine Audubon.| Maine Audubon
We’re thrilled to share the launch of our new afterschool program, EcoExplorers, designed especially for curious young naturalists in 2nd through 5th grade! Turning our 229-acre sanctuary into an environmental laboratory, this hands-on program combines outdoor adventure with scientific discovery to help students connect more deeply with the natural world around them. Each week, students […] The post New “EcoExplorers” Afterschool Program Inspires Young Naturalists at Fields Pond appea...| Maine Audubon
Yes, it was another record-breaking season! Breeding pairs of Piping Plovers hit a record high in 2025 reaching 174 pairs, smashing 2023’s record of 157 pairs. A total of 251 chicks fledged, only one chick shy of breaking 2022’s record number of fledglings, resulting in a productivity rate of 1.44 chicks fledged per pair. Although […] The post Plovers All Over: 2025 season recap appeared first on Maine Audubon.| Maine Audubon
Last week, staff from Maine Audubon were in Washington D.C. to hand-deliver a petition signed by more than 1,800 Mainers asking Maine’s Congressional delegation to protect the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Maine Audubon Advocacy & Outreach Manager Nick Lund met with staff in the offices of Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and Representatives Jared […]| Maine Audubon
The Fish Crow is a bird you have most likely seen, but may have never noticed. It is a distinct species of crow, yet it often associates with the ubiquitous American Crow, and the two species are almost indistinguishable in appearance. If you’re lucky, you’ll see the two next to one another and might notice […]| Maine Audubon
Last week, I saw a couple of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds whizzing around the nursery and perching in nearby trees. I love spotting these tiny and shiny birds—the only hummingbird native to New England. Even though this is the only species we typically see on the East Coast, they really pull their weight as pollinators; many native […]| Maine Audubon
2025 marked the launch of Maine Audubon’s four Community Tree Nurseries in Portland, Auburn, Bangor, and East Machias. Working with professional partners in municipal public works, urban forestry, vocational education, and habitat restoration, these nurseries will produce native species of trees and other plants for city arborists to use in replacing canopy trees in Maine’s […]| Maine Audubon
It’s that sweet time of year again: Maine Maple Sunday weekend is coming right up on March 22-23. During that weekend you have a chance to visit maple producers to learn more about how maple syrup and other maple treats are made. You’ll also have a chance to learn more about how these sugarbushes are […]| Maine Audubon
