The storm that came through the area this past weekend was a doozy! Winds were reported gusting at 70 mph at Cape Elizabeth. Nearly 3″ of rain fell here at home and waves were on the order of 20 feet along the coast. Birding in this kind of weather is difficult at best. Try opening [...]
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From the lack of responses to an article I wrote about a birding forum on this site, I may be forced to take down the forum. I do want to thank those who have responded, as it is greatly appreciated. I will give it two more weeks for your input. If you could take just a [...]
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My feeders were quite busy today, but not with a lot of birds. Squirrels! Two of them have been trying to raid the feeders for the past few weeks. This fella decided to help himself to the woodpecker feeder. I watched as the squirrel would scurry to the ground and hide a seed under [...]
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This was sent to me through the Maine-Birds Email List. This is a very important issue concerning our shorebirds and wading birds here in Maine. There has been articles in the Portland newspaper and on local TV stations. It seems that real estate developers are trying to put a stop to this. Please show your [...]
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As noted in yesterdays post, I was toying with the idea of setting up a birding discussion forum. I am depending on visitors to this site to provide feedback as to whether you would use the forums. I have set up a test forum that you may visit here. Feel free to test it. At [...]
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With over 2200 hits a month, this site has become more popular than I have ever imagined. I would like to thank all of you who visit this site. What I would like feedback on is the possible addition of a discussion forum to this site. I have been toying with the idea, but would like [...]
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A report by Jeannette and Derek Lovitch has been released on the economic impact of the Western Reef Heron on the town of Kittery, Maine. Here is an excerpt from the report: The economic impact of birdwatching has been notoriously difficult to determine. Unlike other outdoor pursuits, like fishing and hunting, there is no tax [...]
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