Despite Unsettled Spring Weather, Herons Return and Settle in at Their Colonies
Great blue heron landing in a pine tree.
There are more early season fishing opportunities than you think…
There is no longer a need to pass emergency rules to open the fishing season with an early onset of spring in Maine. Here's why...
First Year of New Program Shows No Sign of Invasive Zebra Mussels
The use of eDNA sampling allows for detection of organisms without the need to trap, locate, or otherwise physically observe or handle them which can make it possible to detect new populations of invasive species, like zebra mussels, early on.
Restoration of Big Wadleigh Pond
The chemical restoration of Big Wadleigh Pond was a tremendous success, reclaiming space for native Arctic charr.
Black-capped Chronicle Issue 12 Summer 2023
A new (and final) issue of the Maine Bird Atlas’ newsletter, Black-capped Chronicle, is now available!
One Million Purple Plants
Late summer pours a tide of purple flowers across the sandplain grassland of Kennebunk Plains Wildlife Management Area.
Maine Amphibian & Reptile Atlas Project Final Year
Accurate mapping of reptiles and amphibians is a challenge, but community scientists can make important contributions through the Maine Amphibian and Reptile Atlas Project (MARAP).
Excitement is Building as the Heron Observation Network Enters Year 15!
Our 2022 results show a slight increase in the number of nesting pairs of great blue herons in Maine, the first time since 2015. We are gearing up for our 15th year of monitoring heron colonies with the help of so many AMAZING volunteers. We will also be conducting an aerial survey to bolster our numbers and hopefully find some new colonies. Spring is coming!
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA)
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act is an opportunity to protect and enhance fish and wildlife in Maine and the United States for future generations.
Wading for Wood Turtles
MDIFW Biologists conduct wood turtle surveys to verify and track occurrences of the Species of Concern, improve knowledge of habitat use and home range, and effectively map them for conservation planning.
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