With shallow water and many predators, it’s a tough place to raise a loon.
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Vision for Rangeley Wild rooted in passion for Franklin County’s wildlife
Britt Ferland is hoping to establish Rangeley Wild, Franklin and Somerset counties’ only rehabilitation facility for sick and injured wildlife.
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Maine’s next wildlife protection plan will consider climate threats
The once-a-decade conservation blueprint will weigh climate change threats, include plants as well as animals and emphasize habitat protection.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine tree spraying will kill any caterpillars, not just forest pests
While not toxic to people or most animals, pesticides to protect spruce and fir trees against budworm could also hurt the caterpillar form of two threatened butterflies. Spraying supporters say plans call for a targeted approach.
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Peregrine falcons show signs of national decline, but not in Maine
The deadly avian flu killing falcons in other states hasn’t hit here, but biologists still worry about Maine’s peregrine population because it’s so small.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Chewonki Foundation owls cause a flap at Lewiston Public Library
A science educator from the Wiscasset-based nonprofit gave a presentation, which included a live owl, about different types of the predatory birds.
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Maine butterfly species among those experiencing fastest declines
A new study compiling butterfly surveys across the country found a 22% overall decline, while seven species found in Maine declined by more than 50%.
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Rumford moose roaming Rumford streets this winter
A young male moose continued his monthslong wandering of the streets Monday.
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Maine airports seek exemption from wildlife protection laws
Aviation officials and businesses say a bill to exempt airports from state protections for Maine’s endangered or threatened species would prevent wildlife collisions, but environmental groups say the protections are needed.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Coyote hangs out at Bates campus in Lewiston
A coyote is wandering about the Bates College area in the heart of Lewiston.