Monthly Archives: May 2012
Edgar Raven
Way back in March, Rob and Regina Raven had a little discussion about where they would set up housekeeping for the year. “What about Porcupine Mountain?” murmured Rob, “ We haven’t lived there since aught seven. It wouldn’t take much … Continue reading
Stanton Bird Club – New Gloucester Marsh, Pineland Farms
New Gloucester Marsh and Pineland Farms Come with the Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston/Auburn to see Virginia Rails and other marsh birds, followed by birds of woodland edges and open farm fields: Saturday, June 9, from 7 a.m. to noon. … Continue reading
Black Fly Update, May 27, 2012
Talmadge (Map 45) 3 Kossuth (Map 45) 3 Topsfield (Map 45) 3 Carroll (Map 45) 3 Lakeville Plantation (Map 34) 3 Webster (Map 44) 3 Baxter State Park (Map 51) 2 Crystal (Map 52) 3 Pownal (Map 6) 1
100 Maine Lakes
I’ve started following Amanda in her journey to paddle 100 of Maine’s biggest lakes on a Little Vessel. “Little Vessels are hand built, wooden standup paddle boards.” At first I thought she was kayaking and was impressed. I’m more impressed … Continue reading
Caterpillar Identication
I found this critter in Calais on an old RR track munching on a Balsam poplar. Can’t find it in any of my bug books. Any suggestions? Cheers, FG
Book Review: Maine’s Favorite Birds by Jeffrey V. Wells & Allison Childs Wells
Jeffrey V. Wells and Allison Childs Wells Illustrated by Evan Barbou Tilbury House Publishers Publication Date: May 1, 2012 Paperback, $15, ISBN 978-0-88448-336-6 6 x 9, 72 pages, 100+ color paintings Maine’s Favorite Birds by Jeffrey V. Wells and Allison … Continue reading
Black Fly Report – May 23-29, 2012
Please send your black fly report by email or by commenting here. Please include the Gazetteer map number please include it in your report. If not, the Gazetteer is always close at hand and I’ll look it up. Thanks! Robin … Continue reading
Quoddy Nature Notes – Dandelions
The subject of any of my columns is whatever comes to mind or inspired by whatever I see or otherwise sense. After this inspiration I usually consult my own books and search web pages to insure the correct scientific name … Continue reading
Talmadge (Map 45) Canoes, a Kayak and Camping
Taylor, our youngest daughter, is an outdoors woman through and through. She’s home from Unity College (America’s Environmental College) where she double majors in Wildlife Biology and Biology for part of the summer, but is leaving next week for a … Continue reading
Reminder: Black Fly Report!
Please send email your black fly report or leave it in a comment in the current report at the top of the page. Thanks!