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2026 Bar Harbor Pelagic Trip Report
Last month, we ran our annual Bar Harbor Pelagic trip with great success! Most years we are trying to thread the needle between hurricanes and get this trip to run, but calm conditions made this the easiest trips in memory. We departed from Bar Harbor in the early morning,…
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Small Wonders: Life in Dead Plants
When I look out over the meadows at Gilsland Farm today, it’s hard to not think of what was. From May to September, the sanctuary was a Monet painting: verdant hills peppered with yellow goldenrod and purple thistle, bustling with metallic beetles, colorful butterflies, and…
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It’s a Phenomenal Time of Year at Maine Audubon
We are thrilled to announce the slate of presenters for the next installment of Phenomenal: Fall 2026, our bi-annual storytelling event. Join us for a cozy and entertaining evening of live storytelling focused on nature’s many wondrous responses to the onset of winter. The…
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Thank You, Hamilton Caretakers
Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary is an 86 acre parcel of conserved land in West Bath, Maine. This spectacular property provides stunning views of Back Cove, and is a great place to experience the natural wonders of coastal Maine. The sanctuary has a small trail network that passes…
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Introducing Wayfinders, a new summer and afterschool program in Portland
Maine Audubon is thrilled to be partnering with Portland Public Schools (PPS) to create and run Wayfinders, a new summer and afterschool program at Talbot Community School and Rowe Elementary School. PPS is the recipient of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant, a…
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Annual Loon Count Results Show Stable Population
(Above photo: Loon Count Day photo by Bruce Small) It’s early in the morning. It’s foggy. Humidity is high. But you’re an Annual Loon Count volunteer, so you drink your coffee, you pick up your binoculars, you straighten the papers on your clipboard, and you take to the lakes!…
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Loon Restoration Project Recap: 2026 was a transition year
The Maine Loon Restoration Project began in 2021 as a five-year project that aimed to give Maine loons better chances for breeding success and reduce threats to their survival. The five-year grant ended in 2025, so 2026 was a transition year that has us now working in these main…
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RARE BIRD ALERT: GRAY HERON
Maine is hosting its first record of Gray Heron (Ardea cinerea) right now in Cape Elizabeth, and with the widespread attention it is getting we compiled some information and recommendations here for visiting birders: The most important thing we want to share is the sensitivity…
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All Persons Trail Opens at Maine Audubon
Stepping over tree roots, navigating an uneven path, and climbing up a grassy slope: these present insurmountable obstacles for many people. Now, these obstacles have been removed in order to provide greater access to wildlife at Maine Audubon’s Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in…
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Voting Resources from Maine Audubon
The health of our democracy and the protection of Maine wildlife both depend on engaged, informed citizens. At Maine Audubon we want every eligible voter to have the opportunity to cast their ballot this November. Planning ahead can help ensure your participation in this…