Look Beyond the Leaves
A patient look beyond the leaves reveals truly magical moments of Maine's wildlife in autumn.
BEE on the Lookout for the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is looking for the federally Endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee and we need more eyes!
Spring Reveals Subnivean Secrets
The approach of spring brings a unique opportunity for any backyard naturalist to explore just how much wildlife activity has gone unnoticed throughout the winter. As the last of the snow melts away, watch as secret tunnels become exposed. It's a library of winter survival stories and a map of a special place called the subnivean zone.
Piecing Together Maine Heron Data: Bird Atlas Trends Nest Well with HERON Findings
Adult Great Blue Heron at nest. Photo by HERON volunteer, Gail Smith.
Maine Loons vs. Winter: A Test of Timing and Resilience
Common loons face challenges of winter every year as ice closes in on Maine's inland waters.
Moose Watching in Maine
With a population of 40-60,000 moose, Maine is home to the largest population in the lower 48 states and is an excellent place to see your first moose… if you’re willing to put the work in! Here are some moose watching tips from Maine's moose biologist.
Despite Unsettled Spring Weather, Herons Return and Settle in at Their Colonies
Great blue heron landing in a pine tree. Photo by HERON volunteer, Moira Yip.
Herons Return with Spring
Spring Reveals Subnivean Secrets
The approach of spring brings a unique opportunity for any backyard naturalist to explore just how much wildlife activity has gone unnoticed throughout the winter. As the last of the snow melts away, watch as secret tunnels become exposed. It's a library of winter survival stories and a map of a special place called the subnivean zone.
Tips for Tracks
Tracking wildlife in winter is like reading a compelling new novel. As animals travel across blank pages of fresh white snow their tracks become words, authoring new chapters every day in the memoir of their elusive lives.
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