Monthly Archives: May 2010
Hummingbird Activity
Talmadge (Map 45) I have a hummingbird feeder outside my window. The buzz of a male zigzagging back and forth a few inches behind a female caught my attention. She watched him over her shoulder, her head moving back and forth … Continue reading
American Bittern
Thursday, May 20, Rangeley, (Map 28) On my round about way to the post office this morning, I went up woods road and saw a bittern standing in the road. This time, my camera was close by and I was … Continue reading
Black Fly Reports
Send reports here. South Paris (Map 10), level 1. When the breeze stops they swarm. Great Pond (Map 34), level 2. Talmadge (Map 45), level 2. The wind has kept them away for most of the last week but they’re … Continue reading
Blue Bird
Talmadge (Map 45) I’ve lived here for 13 years. In that time I’ve seen blue birds only twice. Once was in late autumn a few years ago. The second time was yesterday. I haven’t seen him today but I can … Continue reading
Quoddy Nature Notes – Spring Stuff
by Fred Gralenski In case you haven’t noticed, spring has come to the Quoddy region. I like spring. After I get over being in an April 15th funk, I like to rake the gravel off the grass, smooth the dirt … Continue reading
Bear Mountain Botanicals
I seldom endorse anything. I don’t want to deal with, “well you said this was great but it wasn’t!” Just because I like something doesn’t mean anyone else will. This time I’m going out on a limb. Bear Mountain Botanicals … Continue reading
Black Fly Reports
Email reports. Naples (Map), level 2 Danforth (Map 45), level 3 Talmadge (Map 45), level 2 Seboeis (Map 43), level 2 Great Pond (Map 34), level 2 Amity (Map 24), level 3