Home is where the parrots are for Harmony couple

Marg and Fritz Buschmann started Siesta Sanctuary in harmony in 2006 to provide a home for parrots, which can live 80 years or more.

Waterville couple takes part in 120th annual Christmas Bird Count

Bird lovers and longtime watchers Jose and Lea Ramirez help to document populations and habitats, which helps wildlife organizations develop conservation strategies.

Where art and science meet: North Yarmouth artist renders wildlife

Fresh off a residency at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Michael Boardman wants to educate the public through his art about threats to breeding birds.

North America has lost nearly 30% of its birds in 50 years, experts find

Scientists blame loss of habitat, pesticides, light pollution and even cats.

Piping plovers fledge record number of chicks in Maine

The number of nesting pairs on the state's beaches also set a record, but wildlife officials say protections remain critical for the endangered shorebirds.

More millennials are birding, around the country and in Maine

Young Maine birders say they like the connection to nature – and the sheer joy of watching birds.

Training and taming pet birds

Drunk birds are causing havoc in a Minnesota town

Laureat 'Larry' E. LaFrance

Animal rescuers: The new rock stars