nature
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PublishedNovember 24, 2019
Birding: Does it pay to be a specialist or a generalist?
It depends. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2019
It’s Worth the Trip: Make West Quoddy your Down East destination
West Quoddy State Park offers an iconic lighthouse and many classic Maine coastal views.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2019
Q&A with Richard Louv: How animals could help save us and the planet
In his new book, the best-selling author argues that humans 'are desperate to not feel alone in the universe.' Connecting with animals, wild and domestic, is an essential way to avoid that, he says.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2019
It’s a boom year for acorns, but the reason is a tough nut to crack
'Mast years,' when oaks of a certain type drop more seed than usual, occur every 2 to 5 years, and scientists can't explain why.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2019
Maine Gardener: Over the years, fall cleanup in the garden has evolved
When you think of your garden as a colorful extension of nature, there's less deadheading and less order, but more food and habitat for creatures who need it.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2019
Where art and science meet: North Yarmouth artist renders wildlife
Fresh off a residency at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Michael Boardman wants to educate the public through his art about threats to breeding birds.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2019
Birding: For over 100 years, ordinary people have contributed to the field of ornithology
The web-based iNaturalist, with its social networking component, continues that tradition, in a 21st-century way.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2019
Birding: Is it convergence or one big, happy family?
Scientists study sparrow subspecies for clues to their adaptations to marine environments.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2019
Birding: In birds, too, cheating pays
Over 90% of birds are monogamous. But it turns out, that adjective has a fair bit of built-in wiggle room.
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PublishedJune 30, 2019
We asked, and Baxter State Park Director Eben Sypitkowski answered
After one year in the job, the Bangor native is still learning how to best manage the 209,600-acre wilderness park.