Western Maine Audubon
The mission of the Western Maine Chapter of Maine Audubon is to educate and engage the people of Western Maine, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, for the benefit of local communities and their natural environment.
Upcoming Events
News
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Spring Migration is ON!
You may be waiting for warblers, but spring migration is already ON here in Western Maine. Various blackbirds such as Red-winged Blackbirds, crackles, and cowbirds starting making their way into this part of Maine about two weeks ago. While it happens most years it does seem just a bit out of place to hear a…
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Maine Public on Maine’s shifting songbird species
Maine Public recently published an article Maine’s shifting songbirds reflect a warming climate. We are seeing some of the same trends up here in Western Maine. Species like Canada Jay are declining in our area. Species historically found further south are increasingly being seen in Western Maine like Carolina Wren and Prairie Warbler. Last spring…
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State of the Birds 2025 – Little Good News
The State of the Birds Report for 2025 is out and there is little news to be excited about. Groups of birds that had shown recent conservation successes like dabbling and diving ducks are now showing downward trends. Conservation efforts can help, but much more is needed to prevent rapid future declines. Dig into the…
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The Great Backyard Bird Count, this weekend
The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is this weekend, February 14–17, 2025. All you need is fifteen minutes to observe the birds near you. Learn more and find out how to participate at the GBBC site.
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Change in Leadership
After 8 or so years of heading Western Maine Audubon I have decided it is time to step back and have someone younger and with new ideas take over. I am excited to introduce Tim Flight to you as the new president of WMA. He is an avid and experienced birder and enthusiastic about conservation…
Welcome to the Western Maine Audubon Chapter
The Western Maine Audubon Society was formed in 1970 as a chapter of the National Audubon Society. When the National Audubon Society and the Maine Audubon Society merged in 2000, the Western Maine chapter became a chapter of Maine Audubon.
Membership
You will automatically become a member of the Western Maine Chapter when you join as a member of Maine Audubon and your address is in Western Maine.