Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Hooking a Maine fish is one thing, but is it safe to eat?
Maine has issued warnings not to eat fish in some waterways because of contamination from ‘forever chemicals,’ but most lakes, ponds and streams remain untested.
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Hiking in Maine: A guide to 4,000-footers – all 14 of them in Maine
Want to do them all? Here’s an itinerary to check all 14 off your list with 10 separate day hikes.
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Birding: Bohemian waxwings descend on Maine once again
A century ago, this irruptive species was rarely seen here. Now they are a regular visitor to the state in search of food.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Spring snowstorm results in rare bird sightings
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Maine’s high court rules Sunday hunting ban is constitutional
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court disagrees with a Readfield couple who argued that the ban contradicts a ‘right to food’ amendment voters approved in 2021.
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Lou Whittaker, among the most famous American mountaineers, has died at age 95
The legendary American mountaineer Lou Whittaker was matter-of-fact about the risks of mountaineering and said he didn’t want to die without knowing he’d lived.
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Snowmobilers from Norridgewock and Sidney set a record at a New Brunswick event
Charlie Roderick and Lance Whitehouse completed the annual 1,000-Mile Challenge in less than 22 hours.
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Birding: Territorial birds sometimes form a flock, letting other species join the group
Food is a factor, and birds will defend territory when it’s scarce, but will not be so aggressive in an area with an inadequate supply.
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Hiking in Maine: ‘The Green Tunnel’ podcast explores history, culture of Appalachian Trail
From ardent hikers to armchair adventurers, if you’re a fan of the Appalachian Trail then you should check out ‘The Green Tunnel’ podcast.