Category Archives: Robin’s Journal
A New Owner for Maine Nature News
Hello Everyone, On August 1, 2006 I took over the publishing of Maine Nature News. Frank Whibey was preparing to retire. It was an honor to be trusted by Frank after a couple of phone conversations. A lot has changed … Continue reading
Outdoors Stories by Robin Follette
It’s been 15 days since I read two stories on Writers Forum with Ellie O’Leary on WERU. I’m a bit halting and need more practice but for my second ever reading, it’s not too bad. I had a lot of … Continue reading
Robin’s Journal – Finally, The Frost
I went to a Landscaping for Wildlife workshop given by Lisa Kane of Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife a few weeks ago, and have an idea of what I’ll be planting for the birds. The garden will be approximately one-half acre. Continue reading
A Young Bull Moose
Around 9:45 this morning, while picking the last of the corn in the garden, I heard excited voices from what sounded like a nearby dirt road. I couldn’t understand them but the excitement was unmistakable. I grabbed my camera, pen … Continue reading
Glorious Slow Going: Maine Stories of Art, Adventure and Friendship
Elizabeth Peavey and Marguerite Robichaux will be at the Rangeley Library this Thursday, September 20, at 6:00 PM to give a book talk, slide show and book signing with their book, Glorious Slow Going: Maine Stories of Art, Adventure and … Continue reading
Little Brown Bat – Talmadge (Map 45)
My morning started with the aftermath of a raccoon killing one of my ducks and tipping over a trash can. I walked into the dining room at 4:50 am, not very bright in the house yet, and thought “that’s a … Continue reading
Becoming an Outdoors Woman – Intro Skills Weekend
Becoming an Outdoors Woman will hold its Intro Skills Weekend in September. I took Map & Compass, Kayaking, Campfire Cuisine and Wild Edibles last year. This year I’m co-leading two workshops with Maine Guide Steve Vose and taking Intro to … Continue reading
Brown Recluse, or not?
This large spider has taken up residency in our back room window, which is generally never opened. My husband and I need someone to settle the bet! Is s/he a Brown Recluse? I think it has many of the characteristics … Continue reading
Have You Seen Bats?
I’ve been comparing notes on bats with a reader in Boothbay. We’ve each seen one bat this year. Have you noticed a decline in the bat population in your area? I normally see them catching bugs when I leave the … Continue reading
Please Don’t Rescue The Fawns
If you find young wildlife you think needs to be rescued, please don’t take matters into your own hands. Please call for help. To reach a game warden 24-hours a day, please contact the dispatch at the regional communication center … Continue reading