Maine Birds
July 20, 2007 · Print This Article
Maine’s exceptional variety and diversity of bird species are the result of a joining of several specific habitats. Maine is the natural boundary of the northern evergreen boreal forests, each of which offers an unusual variety of birds. In addition to forestland habitats, Maine’s 33,000 square miles of landscape range from sea level to cloud-capped mountains, and each change in elevation and geography brings with it its own unique variety of birds, contributing greatly to the diversity of wildlife. Add to this some 5,500 miles of rugged coast, 6,000 lakes and ponds and thousands of miles of rivers-all offering incredible opportunities to view animals on, in and around the water.
We receive hundreds of suggestions from our readers and the same suggestions keeps coming up time and time again. How about an occassional special feature on Birds of Maine?
Beginning this weekend, we will introduce the series “Maine Birds“. We will spotlight a species of bird that can be found in Maine, describing habitat, breeding, nesting, feeding and migration. Native and non-native species will be covered. The frequency of these posts will be on a bi-weekly to monthly basis.
We welcome suggestions on any bird that you would like to see spotlighted. The only requirement is that the species must be present in Maine at some point during the year.
We hope you will enjoy “Maine Birds”. Happy birding!
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Oops, I think I submitted this question in the wrong category (rare birds). My question is about common birds, so here it is again, sorry for the clutter.
Question: After not having a bird feeder at all last year, I decided to start afresh this month. I put out our usual milk jug feeder, filled with sunflower seeds and (an experiment) thistle seeds. It has been out for two whole weeks and we have had No bird visitors. Usually birds discover the feeder within two days. In winter we normally have at least chickadees, nuthatches, bluejays and goldfinches. And squirrels. No one has touched the seeds. I also don’t hear Any birds in the trees around my house. What is going on?? Why might the birds have vacated our yard? How can I call their attention to the food?
Andrea;
You should have had some birds visit your feeder since it has been out for two weeks.
I would suggest that make sure the feeder is near some cover. Also, is it possible that predators are roaming the area, such as cats, hawks, and the sort?
You might want to try another feeder in a different area of the yard and see if this helps. A cake of suet may help also. Sometimes scattering a little bit of seed on the ground will help the birds find the feeder.
I do not know why you don’t hear any birds in your area. What is your location (approx) and what kind of habibat are you in.
Do not give up! Birds will eventually find your feeder!