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Maine Audubon unveils a new educational events building at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (17+ words) The Maine Audubon is flying high right now, thanks to a new education center opening this month....
Shells, sunshine & second chances: Meet two remarkable rescued turtles
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (154+ words) Two rescued turtles from the Center for Wildlife made a special stop at the CBS13 and FOX23 studios, where they helped share an important message about wildlife rehabilitation and the dangers of taking animals from the wild. Both Blossom the painted turtle…...
What is a songbird and how we can help save their population
1+ week, 2+ day ago (282+ words) Mass casualty response underway in Searsmont after explosion Listening to a bird sing a nice tune is a pastime for many folks. A songbird, like a blue jay, a cardinal, or a dove are very colorful birds that love to…...
Experts urge folks to clean hummingbird feeders as they return to Maine
1+ week, 3+ day ago (264+ words) by Meteorologist Ryan Munn Hummingbirds have once again made their way into Maine, and they're hungry. The natural habitat for these birds is across the Yucatan and Central America. As they travel north this time of year, they're in search…...
Maine's hummingbirds have arrived: Here's how to feed them safely
1+ week, 4+ day ago (243+ words) Hummingbirds have once again made their way into Maine, and they're hungry. The natural habitat for these birds is across the Yucat'n and Central America. As they travel north this time of year, they're in search of flowers, and if…...
Dozen ducklings rescued from storm drain in Lewiston
4+ week, 2+ hour ago (16+ words) WGME Dozen ducklings rescued from storm drain in Lewiston...
Maine Audubon guide shares birding basics for beginners on spring walk at Gilsland Farm
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (602+ words) A black-capped chickadee seen at Capisic Pond in Portland. (Courtesy of Maine Audubon) On a bright April day at Gilsland Farm, the Maine Audubon's headquarters, a local bird expert encouraged newcomers to start birding by paying attention to what's already…...
Get the feeders ready, hummingbirds are on the way to Maine
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (22+ words) WGME Get the feeders ready, hummingbirds are on the way to Maine...
Piping plovers return to Maine beaches, prompting annual protections for endangered birds
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (90+ words) WGME Piping plovers return to Maine beaches, prompting annual protections for endangered birds Piping plovers are officially back on Maine beaches. One of the first was recently spotted in Scarborough, kicking off a season that's closely watched every year. Piping…...
First piping plover of the season spotted in Scarborough
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (95+ words) SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WGME) -- It's sure sign that spring is on the way. The first piping plover of the season has been spotted on Higgins Beach in Scarborough. With that, officials are reminding people to use caution while spending time on…...