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PublishedFebruary 4, 2018
Birding: Christmas Count reveals some surprises
The northern cardinal continues to show an expanded range.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2018
Birding: Early Christmas count results include some notable trends
Black-capped chickaees, American crows and northern finches were lower in numbers than usual.
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PublishedMay 28, 2017
Birding: For that long flight, migrating birds need plenty of fuel to fly
A bird's metabolism can increase heavily during the journey.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2016
Birding: Whatever the reason, unusual birds land in Maine
Bullock's orioles and dickcissels have been spotted and photographed this fall.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2016
Birding: Relatively recent Maine arrivals, evening grosbeaks welcome
Sunflower seeds may attract them to your feeders.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2016
Birding: Will you be joining us, winter finches?
Irruptions of these higher-latitude birds depend on seed production both in Maine and elsewhere.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2016
Birding: Birders get competitive about their lists
The 2013 record of 749 species seen in one year was shattered this year, as two birders have recorded at least 765 sightings.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2016
Birding: To find migrating birds, keep an eye on the weather
Depending on how high-pressure systems move, spectacular migrations may be seen.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2016
Birding: Some sparrows flourish in a cityscape
The house sparrow, which readily nests in cavities, is rarely found outside human-altered environments.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2016
Birding: Cranes find new breeding ground in Maine
The sandhill crane is generally known to breed in western Canada.
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