Board Meeting
Our board meetings are open to our membership. Contact us for details and the location.
Western Maine Audubon is a chapter of Maine Audubon.
Our board meetings are open to our membership. Contact us for details and the location.
The Bicknell's Thrush is one of the rarest songbirds in North America. During the breeding season, they are found exclusively on mountains, where they nest in dense tangles of forest. Here in Maine, they can be found in the White Mountains and on Mount Katahdin. They're a sought after species for birders because of their...
The Annual Meeting of Western Maine Audubon. We will meet in conjunction with a talk (to be announced) for the election of officers and board members and conduct any other necessary business. This year we may be proposing some tweaks to our bylaws.
Hear about Maine Audubon's Coastal Birds Project from one of their crew members! UMF senior Spencer Brennick will talk about his experiences helping people, animals, and birds share beachfront.
The 126th Christmas Bird Count! We've reactivated the Farmington Circle as part of the nation's longest-running community science bird project. Find out more about the Christmas Bird Count. Sector Maps New Vineyard Industry Downtown New Sharon West Farmington East Wilton Temple Fairbanks Strong
Join Maine Audubon’s second annual All Chapter Speaker event on Thursday Feb. 5 at 6pm. We’re hosting acclaimed author and naturalist Scott Weidensaul for a discussion about Snowy Owls and his work with Project SNOWStorm. Project SNOWstorm uses innovative science to understand Snowy Owls, and to engage people in their conservation through outreach and education....
Our board meetings are open to our membership. Contact us for details and the location.
Scientists think of science as being the source of truth. But statistical significance is not the same as social significance. Society has to assign value to something before science can be put to use. Sometimes, the science we produce is simply irrelevant to what society values. In some cases, more science can make problems even...
Tim presents a collection of fascinating facts about “common” Maine birds, highlighting their unique behaviors, adaptations, and abilities. From the incredible migration of our tiny Blackpoll Warblers to the facial recognition skills of the American Crow, each bird is showcased with intriguing, sometimes amusing details. The talk also touches on the impact of human activities...