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SUMMARY: Snow Birds: Following our Winged Friends in Winter - Dr. Sally Stockwell - 
DESCRIPTION:Snow Bunting – Photo credit – Nick Leadley \nThis has been rescheduled from 11/9.  Dr. Ron Butler will give his talk on lichens now on 11/9. \nAre you a snowbird? Do you head south during the winter in\nsearch of sunny\, warm weather with plentiful fresh\nlocal fruits and vegetables? Just like human snowbirds\, many\nof “our” birds head south for the winter as well. Come join\nSally Stockwell\, Director of Conservation at Maine Audubon\,\nto learn about the travels and winter homes of some of our\nbreeding birds. As a bonus you’ll also learn about the\nmigratory pathways of several bats and insects\, and learn\nabout the true snowbirds – those that visit us each winter\nfrom the Canadian taiga and tundra
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/snow-birds-following-our-winged-friends-in-winter-dr-sally-stockwell/
LOCATION:Thomas Auditorium\, Preble Hall\, UMF\, 173 High Street\, Farmington\, Maine\, 04938
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T200000
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SUMMARY: Loons - speaker Dr. Mark Pokras - 
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit – Margaret Gompper/Audubon Photography Awards \nDr. Pokres\, a graduate of Cornell and Tufts\nUniversity will be speaking on new research\nfindings concerning loons: their behaviors\, their reaction to environmental stress\,\nand threats to their well-being. A retired\nmember of the faculty at Tufts\, he regularly\nconsults for a variety of private\, state\, and\nfederal wildlife and environmental\nagencies. He has been doing mortality\nresearch on loons since 1987and is widely\nrecognized for this work on lead poisoning.\nPlease bring questions you might have concerning one of Maine’s favorite waterfowl
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/loons-speaker-dr-mark-pokras/
LOCATION:Thomas Auditorium\, Preble Hall\, UMF\, 173 High Street\, Farmington\, Maine\, 04938
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T103000
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SUMMARY: New - Bird Walk on Perham Stream Birding Trail - 
DESCRIPTION:Perham Stream Birding Trail\, 8:00am\, May14th. This walk will be led by Nick Ledley and is cosponsored by the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust. For further information and directions
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/new-bird-walk-on-perham-stream-birding-trail/
LOCATION:Madird\, Maine
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T203000
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SUMMARY: Maine's Damselflies and Dragonflies by Ron Butler - 
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will begin with a general overview of the evolution\, ecology\, and behavior of damselflies and dragonflies (Order Odonata).  This will be followed by a brief survey of some of Maine’s 161 known odonate species.  Finally\, conservation concerns for this important group of insects will be discussed\, and resources to facilitate contributions by community members interested in furthering our understanding of Maine’s odonate fauna will be explored. \nDr. Ron Butler retired in 2021 as Emeritus Professor at the University of Maine at Farmington after 40 years of teaching.  He has published papers on the ecology and behavior of mice\, beavers\, gulls\, petrels\, guillemots\, skuas\, penguins\, damselflies\, dragonflies\, and bumble bees\, and he is presently co-authoring a book entitled Butterflies of Maine and the Canadian Maritime Provinces. For over twenty years\, Ron has helped plan and coordinate statewide community-science projects focused on Maine insects\, and he remains active in research and conservation initiatives in collaboration with MDIFW.
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/maines-damselflies-and-dragonflies-by-ron-butler/
LOCATION:Lincoln Auditorium\, Roberts Learning Center\, UMF
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T083000
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SUMMARY: Annual Warbler Bird Walk - 
DESCRIPTION:Whistle Stop Trail\, 7 AM\, May 7th\, rain or shine. Meet in the parking lot at the trail head across the street from the West Farmington Post Office. Drive in a short distance to find the parking area.\nThis year lead by Nick Leadley\, wild life photographer and accomplished birder
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/annual-warbler-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Whistle Stop Trail\, Farmington
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T203000
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SUMMARY: Gardening to Please the Birds and the Bees by Gary Fish - 
DESCRIPTION:If you have read Dr. Doug Tallamy’s books Nature’s Best Hope\, Bringing Nature home and The Living Landscape you understand the importance of incorporating native plants into our landscapes. Many of our gardens are filled with plants from Asian and Europe which our native insects do not recognize as food sources. The lack of these insect resources impacts the ability of our birds to raise their young. Gary will give an overview of these concerns and provide resources and ideas on how to incorporate native plants into our gardens. \nGary received a B.S. in Forest and Wildlife Management from University of Maine\, College of Forest Resources in 1982. He has been the State Horticulturist since 2015 and Manager of Pesticide Programs for the Board of Pesticides Control. He has been a practicing Licensed Professional Forester since 1985 and is the former chair of the Arborist Board.\nGary grew up in Farmington\, Maine. He classifies himself as an “entomologist from birth” and he was inspired to love plants by his Mother who always grew beautiful roses and rock gardens. He is also a landscape and nature photographer. (Phish Photography on Etsy)
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/gardening-to-please-the-birds-and-the-bees-by-gary-fish/
LOCATION:Classroom 101\, Roberts Learning Center\, UMF\, Farmington\, ME\, 04938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T203000
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SUMMARY: Invasive Plants in Maine by Hunter Manley - 
DESCRIPTION:Hunter will be discussing invasive plants in Maine with a focus on their impact on wildlife and forestry. The growing prevalence of any of these species threatens the health of their host ecosystem\, so identifying them early and planning for treatment is essential for maintaining productive habitat and forests. For the most common invasive plants in Western Maine\nphoto examples of infestations and treatment will assist attendees in\nlearning to identify and prevent the spread of these species. \nHunter is a consulting forester and pesticide applicator living in Old Town where he operates Legacy Woodlot Services. He graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelor’s degree in Forestry in 2017\, and has been working on invasive plant control\, NRCS cost-share programs\, and other forestry projects. He has worked with Maine Natural Areas Program\, towns\, and land trusts on restoring natural communities affected by invasive plants
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/invasive-plants-in-maine-by-hunter-manley/
LOCATION:Lincoln Auditorium\, Roberts Learning Center\, UMF
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T164810
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SUMMARY: Unique Characteristics of Trees - Speaker: Patty Cormier - 
DESCRIPTION:Why do trees have individual characteristics?  Why is some bark smooth and some rough?  Some light colored and some dark?  Why are some leaves lobed and some smooth along the edges?  Patty Cormier will answer many of these questions and more.  This is\, she says\, one of her favorite topics.\nPatty Cormier was appointed as Maine State Forester in 2019. For the previous 20 years\, she was a District Forester for the Maine Forest Service first in the mid coast\, then in the western mountain regions. Prior to that\, she was a Landowner Assistance Forester for Georgia Pacific Corp. in Downeast Maine for 10 years. Over the years\, Patty has been involved in organizations such as supervisor on the Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District\, Farmington Conservation Commission member\, secretary and Somerset County chair for the Maine Tree Farm Committee\, and former board member of the Maine Woodland Owners of Maine. Patty is an on-call firefighter for the Farmington Fire Department as well as a part-time Advanced EMT for Northstar Ambulance. Patty grew up in the beautiful western mountains in Kingfield and now lives in Farmington with her husband and two dogs. \nNote:  Following UMF guidelines\, Masks are required.  Given the Delta Variant surge please check back closer to the time to be sure that UMF has not restricted our use of Thomas Auditorium.  At this time\, the auditorium is available for our use\, and the talk is planned as an in-person event.  It will be recorded and available on our website for those unable to attend in-person.
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/unique-characteristics-of-trees-speaker-patty-cormier/
LOCATION:Thomas Auditorium\, Preble Hall\, UMF\, 173 High Street\, Farmington\, Maine\, 04938
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T203000
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SUMMARY: Ethical Questions for  the Outdoor Naturalist - Speaker: Doug Hitchcox - 
DESCRIPTION:Birding\, and other wildlife observing\, provides an\nintimate connection to nature that makes us better\nstewards of the environment and even provides us with\nwellness and mental health benefits\, but through our\npursuits\, are we doing more harm than good?\nIn this program\, Maine Audubon’s Staff Naturalist\, Doug\nHitchcox\, will talk about many of the ethical issues that\nwe confront as bird watchers\, and dispel some of the\nmyths that exist in our relationship with nature. Topics\nwill range from: bird feeding\, does it actually help birds?\nWhy are bird friendly yards reportedly more deadly for\nbirds? Should you join the “chase” to go see a rare bird being reported? Why do cats need to be kept indoors? When should you let nature take its course or when should you intervene? Many of these questions may raise ethical or social dilemmas\, but Doug will provide the science-based answers that put the birds\, and other wildlife\, first. \nNote:  Following UMF guidelines\, Masks are required.  Given the Delta Variant surge please check back closer to the time to be sure that UMF has not restricted our use of Thomas Auditorium.  At this time\, the auditorium is available for our use\, and the talk is planned as an in-person event.  It will be recorded and available on our website for those unable to attend in-person.
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/ethical-questions-for-the-outdoor-naturalist/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T164810
CREATED:20210824T012250Z
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SUMMARY: What You Should Know About  the Threat of Aquatic Invaders in Maine - Speaker: Roberta Hill - 
DESCRIPTION:What makes an organism invasive? What threats do invasive\norganisms pose to Maine’s native ecosystems? How do\ninvasive aquatic species impact humans? What are the\ndrivers behind introduction of invaders to Maine and the\nvectors exacerbating their spread within the state?  What\nare some of the invasive species we are most concerned\nabout here in Maine? What is Maine doing to address these\nconcerns?  Importantly\, what can WE all do to help?  In her\ntalk\, Roberta Hill\, Invasive Species Program Director for\nLake Stewards of Maine\, will answer all of these questions\nand more\nRoberta is an aquatic ecologist and environmental educator who has been active in the field of lake protection and community outreach in Maine for thirty years and instrumental in the creation and development of some of Maine’s most successful and long-standing lake education programs. Currently the Invasive Species Program Director for Lake Stewards of Maine\, Roberta is the originator and coordinator of LSM’s internationally recognized Invasive Plant Patrol (IPP) program\, through which over 5\,000 individuals (volunteers\, professionals\, agency personnel\, students\, teachers and others) have now been trained to screen Maine waterbodies for the presence of invasive aquatic plants and animals. Roberta is the principal author of Maine Field Guide to Invasive Aquatic Plants\, co-author of Citizens’ Guide to Invasive Aquatic Plant Management\, and principal content developer for Maine Field Guide to Aquatic Phenomena (which will be available both online and as a downloadable smartphone application this July). \nALL WHO ATTEND ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING. \nPhoto: Blossom of White Floating Heart\, an aquatic invasive.\nPhoto Credit – Lake Stewards of Maine.
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/what-you-should-know-about-the-threat-of-aquatic-invaders-in-maine/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T164810
CREATED:20210206T154039Z
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SUMMARY: Peregrine Falcon restoration in Acadia National Park and Highlights of the Cadillac Mountain Hawk Watch Speaker: Ranger Patrick Kark - 
DESCRIPTION:Register \nAs one of the first locations chosen to recover\nperegrine falcons\, Acadia National Park has a\nstoried history in the recovery of peregrine falcons.\nJoin Ranger Patrick Kark as he discusses the success of\nthe recovery project within the park and the reach\nAcadia’s falcons have had far outside Acadia’s borders. Acadia also hosts the\nCadillac Mountain Hawkwatch which will be entering its 27th counting\nseason in 2021. Learn more about the experience of hawkwatch on the highest\nmountain on the eastern seaboard and how Cadillac fits into the larger network\nof hawk migration monitoring sites across the continent.\nRanger Patrick Kark came to Maine in 2014 as Acadia’s raptor intern. He has\nworked seven seasons at the park as an ornithology park ranger and is currently\nworking as a visual information specialist for the park.\nACADIA NATIONAL PARK\, MAINE – July 3\, 2019 — Juvenile peregrine falcons as seen on their nest cliff at Jordan Cliffs on Penobscot Mountain in Acadia National Park. (Photo by Will Greene/Friends of Acadia)
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/peregrine-falcon-restoration-in-acadia-national-park-and-highlights-of-the-cadillac-mountain-hawk-watch-speaker-ranger-patrick-kark/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T164810
CREATED:20210206T152434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T162348Z
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SUMMARY: Saving Seabirds: New Lessons From Puffins Speaker: Dr. Stephen W. Kress - 
DESCRIPTION:Register \nWorldwide\, about one third of all\nseabird species are now globally\nthreatened because of effects of\ninvasive predatory mammals\, marine\npollution\, coastal development and\neffects of climate change. Against\nthis grim background\, Dr. Kress’s\npresentation about the restoration\nof Maine seabirds offers hope and\ninspiration that people also have the\ncapacity to bring seabirds back to some of their historic nesting places\nand to be better stewards of nesting islands and the essential forage fish\nwhich seabirds require. The methods used to bring puffins and terns\nback to Maine islands are now used worldwide and he will share a few\nof these exciting restoration projects.\nDr. Kress will also discuss insights into the changing marine climate of\nthe Gulf of Maine as revealed by Maine seabirds. His research has shown\nthe connections between warm water and the plankton blooms that\nnourish forage fish\, seabirds and all other coastal life. He will also share the discovery of where the puffins that nest\nin Maine spend their winter and how this helped to establish the first marine national monument on the east coast the ‘Northeast Canyons and Seamounts National Marine Monument.’\nPhoto Credit: Stephen Kress
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/saving-seabirds-new-lessons-from-puffins-speaker-dr-stephen-w-kress/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T164810
CREATED:20210206T151509Z
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SUMMARY: “Predators: The Balance of Nature” - a program by Chewonki - 
DESCRIPTION:<strong><a href=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TXggChZwSFinhZAiI0VsOA”>Register</a></strong> \nScary\, disgusting\, wicked\, vicious:\npredators have a rough reputation in our\nsociety. Chewonki’s program\, “Predators:\nThe Balance of Nature\,” explores the\nmany commonly held myths about\npredators and works to dispel them.\nHighlighting the remarkable adaptations\nthat help predators find and consume\ntheir prey\, the presentation will engage\nparticipants with a vivid slideshow and\nlively discussion.\nChewonki’s presenter will use the lens\nof food webs and natural cycles to explore\nproblems faced by predators in our world\,\nincluding examples of their decline\nthroughout history due to habitat loss and\nhuman interference. A discussion of current\nevents will emphasize the importance\nof predators in maintaining the world’s\necological balance.\nPhoto Credit: Anne Berleant\n<img src=”https://western.maineaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Great-Horned-credit-Anne-Berleant-300×240.jpeg” alt=”” width=”300″ height=”240″ class=”alignnone size-medium wp-image-794″ />
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/predators-the-balance-of-nature/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T164810
CREATED:20200914T121756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T162348Z
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SUMMARY: Centuries of Change in Maine's Forests by Andrew Barton - 
DESCRIPTION:Register \nAndrew Barton will describe how Maine forests have changed over the past several centuries in terms of tree species\, forest structure\, and the replacement of old growth with younger forests.  He’ll highlight the ecological importance of older forests and some of the exciting strategies for conservation and restoration of these important habitats. \nAndrew Barton is a forest ecologist\, science writer\, and professor of biology at the University of Maine at Farmington. His research focuses on how forests are responding to changing climate\, and wildfires in the mountains of the USA-Mexico borderlands. His current projects focus on an endangered plant species in the region\, and the employment of the new ECOSTRESS instrument on the International Space Station to predict vegetation drought stress and recovery after wildfires. Drew is the author of the award-winning book\, The Changing Nature of the Maine Woods\, and Ecology and Recovery of Old-growth Forests in Eastern North America from Island Press. Drew co-founded the Michigan National Forest Watch and the UMF Sustainable Campus Coalition and was a key player in the Mt. Blue-Tumbledown Conservation Alliance\, which protected 30\,000 acres of forestland in western Maine. He teaches courses on ecology\, conservation\, plants\, and forests\, as well as a travel course on the ecology of Costa Rica.
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/centuries-of-change-in-maines-forests-by-andrew-barton/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T164810
CREATED:20200914T121511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T162348Z
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SUMMARY: Changing Bird Populations in Maine by Herb Wilson - 
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\nSince Maine became a state in 1820 there have been many changes in our bird fauna.  Some species have immigrated into the state to become a part of our avifauna. Sadly\, others have declined and\, in some cases\, disappeared. We’ll explore the changes in Maine’s birds over the past two centuries\, using a variety of resources. \nHerb Wilson is a Professor Emeritus of Biology at Colby College where he taught Ornithology\, Evolution and Diversity\, Marine Ecology and Marine Invertebrate Zoology. His primary ornithological interests are the impacts of global climate change on bird migration and the foraging behavior of winter birds in Maine. He is also keenly interested in the odonates and butterflies of Maine.
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/changing-bird-populations-in-maine-by-herb-wilson/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T164810
CREATED:20200406T103217Z
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SUMMARY: Nightjars in Maine - 
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL TALK\nThe talk will be by Webinar.\nPlease register.\nInstructions or viewing the Webinar will be sent by May 5th to those who register. \nLogan Parker is an assistant ecologist and founder of the Maine Nightjar Monitoring Project. This statewide citizen science project is collecting observations of whip-poor-wills\, nighthawks\, and other nocturnal birds\, some of which are facing widespread declines. \nAttendees will learn about the natural history of Maine’s nightjars\, cryptic and nocturnal birds that are more likely to be heard than seen\, and the efforts involved in monitoring these fascinating birds throughout the state\, from Eliot to Calais\, Kennebunk to Baxter State Park. The project is currently recruiting volunteers to adopt monitoring routes or simply make observations of nightjars in your own backyard. \nLogan Parker is an assistant ecologist residing with his wife in their off- grid cabin in the woods of Central Maine. Logan\, a life-long Mainer\, earned his Master’s Degree from Unity College where he studied Sustainable Natural Resource Management with a focus on biodiversity conservation. He is a birder\, naturalist\, writer\, and wildlife photographer. Logan is also currently working to support the 2nd generation of the Maine Bird Atlas as a Special Species and Habitat Technician\, conducting nocturnal\, alpine\, and winter bird surveys. He is also an ecologist for the Maine Natural History Observatory.
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/nightjars-in-maine/
LOCATION:Maine
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200509T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T164810
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SUMMARY: Annual Warbler Walk - 
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED because of COVID-19 \nContact: Nancy Knapp – 2077786285
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/annual-warbler-walk/
LOCATION:Whistle Stop Trail\, Farmington
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T190000
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SUMMARY: What's Happening To Our Birds? - 
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nRESCHEDULED TO SEPT 9th \nThe numbers are staggering. A recent article in the journal Science documents declines among 64% of all eastern forest bird species—a loss of 167 million birds—and among 50% of all boreal forest species—a loss of 501 million birds— in North America alone. That means nearly one in four of all eastern forest birds and one in three of all boreal forest birds that were coloring the forest with their flashy feathers and cheerful songs in 1970 are no longer with us. \nThere are many reasons for these declines. Some of the more persistent are habitat loss on both breeding and wintering grounds\, loss or degradation of migratory stopovers\, decline or contamination of insect food from overuse of pesticides\, collisions with windows and other human structures\, and predation from cats. Individuals can take simple steps to steward birds and habitat\, and every little bit helps. Maine\ncan do more than a little bit; in fact\, we can play an outsized role in helping to stem the decline. \nOur state has the largest remaining block of forest in the eastern U.S. and these forests are vital to the breeding success of millions of forest songbirds every year. We are the “baby bird factory” for the entire Atlantic Flyway. Because of that\, much of northern and western Maine has been designated as a globally significant Important Bird Area by National Audubon and BirdLife International. We have both an opportunity and a\nresponsibility to help these declining birds. \nCome learn more about how the data were gathered\, who’s at risk and why\, and what you can do to help stem the declines. All landowners in the region with grasslands or forestlands can help change that by creating or improving habitat for birds in Maine. Your efforts to care for your woods\, fields and waters can make a big difference! \nSally Stockwell is a wildlife ecologist with experience in conservation of nongame\, rare\, and endangered species in freshwater wetlands\, coastal beaches and marshes\, and northern forests. She has additional experience as an interpretive naturalist\, environmental education instructor\, and outdoor adventure leader. Sally holds a Ph.D. in wildlife ecology and an M.S. in wildlife management from the University of Maine and a B.S. in biology from The Evergreen State College\, Olympia\, Washington. In 2008\, Sally was the recipient of the UMaine Department of Wildlife Ecology Award for Professional Excellence for long-term career service to wildlife conservation. Sally serves on numerous state committees and has been actively involved in town planning\, open space planning.
URL:https://western.maineaudubon.org/event/whats-happening-to-our-birds/
LOCATION:Roberts Learning Center\, Farmington\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Maine Audubon":MAILTO:wma@westernmaineaudubon.org
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