Despite Unsettled Spring Weather, Herons Return and Settle in at Their Colonies
Great blue heron landing in a pine tree.
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.
Black-capped Chronicle Issue 12 Summer 2023
A new (and final) issue of the Maine Bird Atlas’ newsletter, Black-capped Chronicle, is now available!
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!
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