The Bald Eagle, also known as the American eagle since it occurs only here, is especially noticeable in winter, when eagles from the North and West move to the coast, where the climate is milder and the coastal waters are free of ice. In the winter they roost and hunt in groups, feeding in open water along large tidal rivers of the Maine coast, or perched on frozen ice in search of discards from the fishing shacks.
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An Interview with Conservation Ecologist Jeff Wells
On October 16, 2008, conservation ecologist Jeffrey Wells, Ph.D., will give a multi-media presentation, “Canary in a Coal Mine: Birds, Energy, and Global Warming,” at NRCM’s Annual Meeting. Jeff, author of the acclaimed Birder’s Conservation Handbook, is senior scientist for the International Boreal Conservation Campaign and a Cornell Lab of Ornithology Visiting Fellow. His work Read More
Creature Feature: Peregrine Falcon
The peregrine, once known as the “duck hawk,” is a large falcon, the male more than 16 inches tall and the larger female measuring up to about 20 inches, with a wingspan of up to 44 inches. One of the most widespread birds in the world, the peregrine is found on all continents, with the exception of Antarctica.
