NRCM supporter David Silva of Holden, Maine, shares his photo, titled “Sunset Loon,” with us this week and writes, “During a placid sunset on Davis Pond in Holden, Maine. Fortunately, I saw a loon cruising in the waning light alongside my boat.” David took this photo on June 2, 2024.
News & Noteworthy—April – June 2024
Each month, we highlight news stories and opinion pieces related to the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s work to protect Maine’s air, land, water, and wildlife. June 2024 The Bangor Daily News wrote an in-depth story about the four dams on the Kennebec River from Waterville to Skowhegan that are blocking spawning grounds for the endangered Read More
My Maine This Week: Samuel Boynton
Many thanks to our newest My Maine This Week photographer, Samuel Boynton of China, Maine. Samuel shares his photo of Lake St. George State Park in Liberty, Maine, after a rainy day. Look at that night sky! Where is your favorite Maine location to view the stars?
My Maine This Week: Happy Harbor Seal by David Small
NRCM member Dave Small of Old Town, Maine, shares his wildlife photos with us (and many others on his mailing list) each week. Usually, he sends multiple photos at a time, but this week, he sent just one…but it’s a fantastic one! Dave writes, “I’m only sending one picture this week. It’s a photograph of Read More
Alewives Abound at Benton Falls
At the end of May we were lucky enough to join our colleagues on a field trip to the Benton Falls Dam on the Sebasticook River to see the alewife (river herring) run. Alewives spend the majority of their lives in the ocean and only follow freshwater routes to spawn in interior lakes and ponds Read More
Creature Feature: Woodchuck
Woodchuck Marmota monax Cool Fact: Woodchucks are also called whistle pigs (because of the alert whistle they make when alarmed), earth pigs, land beavers, and grass rats! Most of us are familiar with the legend of the groundhog seeing its shadow (or not) to determine whether there will be six more weeks of winter or Read More
My Maine This Week: Katahdin by David Preston
NRCM member David Preston of China Village, Maine, took a recent trip to Baxter State Park and had some incredible views of Katahdin during his trip. He shares two with us, and another photo of a visitor he came across while on his trip. Enjoy! David said about this first photo: “This is my favorite Read More
Critter Chatter – New Neighbors!
In my typical fashion, I wasn’t sure what this month’s column would be about. After Monday (May 13), however, there was no doubt in my mind. What was just another day in the life of a wildlife rehabber was special for me! For those who read Critter Chatter regularly, you may remember that last October Read More
Mainers Urge Collaborative Solution for Future of Kennebec and Salmon
May 21, 2024 (Waterville/Augusta, ME) — Thousands of Mainers who care about the fate of Maine’s Kennebec River are urging federal officials to consider survival of sea-run fish, including critically endangered Atlantic salmon, as licensing actions for the river’s lowermost four dams are underway. More than 2,000 people have signed a petition calling for a Read More
