The ability of birds to distinguish color far surpasses human ability. The density of the cones in the retina of a bird is two to three times the density in the human eye, making avian vision even crisper.
Outdoors
Hunting: Target waterfowl for the best available – and accessible – hunting grounds
While upland habitat and access to it are being gobbled up at an alarming rate, waterways and water bodies remain – for the most part – open and available.
Outdoors in Maine: Real red deer right here in Maine
In looks and in lineage, the red deer is the nearest ancestor to the elk in this country, writes V. Paul Reynolds.
Outdoors in Maine: Pa’tridge in pan is gustatory heaven
V. Paul Reynolds was surprised that none of his favorite books on grouse hunting included any recipes, so he shares a couple of his own.
Outdoors in Maine: Ethical, and legal, hunting includes safe shooting
Hunters must always weigh the risks before taking a shot. V. Paul Reynolds says the best philosophy is, “If in doubt, don’t.”
Maine Lighthouse Ride brings together bicyclists for fundraiser
Nearly 800 riders took part in the 20th annual ride along the southern Maine coast, with registrations benefitting the Eastern Trail Alliance.
Outdoors in Maine: Story time at Grand Lake Stream
V. Paul Reynolds and his radio show co-host, Bob Leeman, were invited to tell “outdoor tales” recently and somehow managed to fill two hours while entertaining a much larger crowd than they ever would have imagined.
Maine gets $1 million in grants to create new hiking trails
The projects receiving funding include new trail networks in Windham and New Gloucester.
Storms muddy future for Maine’s ATV enthusiasts
The season’s been a washout, and the cost of trail repairs and dwindling number of volunteers makes for a murky outlook.
Outdoors in Maine: Shutting down hunting safety classes in schools?
What this ruling may close down are public school curricula involving any kind of shooting sports, from skeet shooting, gun and hunting safety to rifle marksmanship and perhaps even competitive rifle teams and even junior ROTC programs at the high school level, writes V. Paul Reynolds.