NRCM member David Small of Old Town, Maine, shares many of his incredible wildlife and nature photos with us. This week, we want to share some of his stunning Osprey photos, taken around the state. To see more amazing photos by David, view his slideshow of Maine photos. Have you been able to capture photos Read More
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A Surprise Nest Guest
We’ve all had those unexpected house guests, folks who arrive (sometimes for an indefinite amount of time) with little to no heads up and leave you scrambling a little to make adjustments. Birds likewise can become host to unexpected guests to their home. In fact, this spring an Osprey pair in Georgetown found themselves temporarily Read More
Five Endangered Species from Maine You Should Know About
Each species has an important ecological role to play in the web of life. Diverse ecosystems are more resilient to change, and collectively, the planet’s array of plants and animals provide valuable services, helping clean our air and water, cycle nutrients, prevent erosion, provide food and fiber, offer recreational opportunities and places of solace, and Read More
My Maine This Week: Kristen Lindquist
NRCM member Kristen Lindquist of Camden, Maine, has written several Creature Features for us, most recently about the Piping Plover and this happy sign of spring: the Eastern Bluebird. As it happens, Kristen’s neighbor had several bluebirds visit this spring, and Kristen was able to capture these beautiful images of them to share with us. Read More
Creature Feature: Piping Plover
Piping Plover Scientific name: Charadrius melodus Cool fact: A Piping Plover parent will attempt to lure a potential predator away from its nest by feigning a broken wing. A small, pale-brown bird that nests on sandy beaches, the Piping Plover, along with its sand-colored eggs and chicks, can be difficult to see. Thus camouflaged, they Read More
Rare Dove Wings It into Maine
The cops had been notified. A notice had been posted on the city’s Facebook page. Neighbors had been informed. In other words, we followed the typical protocol when a VIP arrives in town. This one was extra special. It had wings. The guest that arrived for a short but exciting visit to our small city Read More
Creature Feature: Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Bluebird Scientific name: Sialia sialis Cool fact: Bluebird houses aren’t just for nesting! Several bluebirds will roost together in a bird box for warmth in the winter. Does any songbird elicit a smile more readily than a bluebird? “The bluebird of happiness” has long been a trope in our popular culture, and the belief Read More
My Maine This Week: Megan Nathanson
Even though we continue to see more Bald Eagles in Maine these days, they still take your breath away when you see one, don’t they? Megan Nathanson of Scarborough, Maine, shares this photo she took in Franklin, Maine, of a very majestic Bald Eagle. Thank you, Megan! Do you have Bald Eagle photos from your Read More
Acoustic Signs of Spring
The acoustic sounds of spring. This time of year, it’s hard to miss them, as birds are winding up to establish breeding territories and to attract mates. Do you have favorites? Maybe you have some that, when you hear them, make you say, “Yup, spring has arrived!” For us, there are many. The first whistled Read More
