Western Maine Audubon is a chapter of Maine Audubon.
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…
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…
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…
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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