Category Archives: President’s Message

The Straw that Broke the Plover Sit

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The first egg was found during Memorial Day weekend.  A Piping Plover egg on Hills Beach!  What a treat for some of us that live on this sand spit in Saco Bay.  We have waited for years. The young man who found the egg was very excited and shared the news with his mom who called Maine Audubon. We passed out pamphlets titled “How to Live with Endangered Species.”  The stake and twine went up the next day and the enclosure followed very shortly.  Mother Plover stayed around laying another three eggs for a total of four camouflaged spotted sand-colored … Continue reading →

For the Sake of the Birds

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Ah yes! It seems the summer really has decided to come to Maine this year after all! And after our very snowy winter and soggy, gray spring we are ready. We are ready for time to relax and enjoy a vacation. But, wait! Our feathered friends are hard at work, settling in after their arduous trip back north, busy setting up home, preparing for and tending their new broods. It is no small task that is fraught with difficulties and peril. So what can we do to support their efforts and encourage success? Sometimes it is just the little things … Continue reading →

For the Sake of the Birds

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Change is in the air! The days are getting longer, the snow is leaving for another year, and the temperature is rising. Best of all, early arrivals signal the coming of spring and the beginning of migration. It’s the time of the year for which we have been eagerly waiting. As we enjoy another season of being out delighting in the sights and sounds of spring and the beauty of Maine, we are encouraged to take stock of our accomplishments and the challenges that face us. During school vacation week, YCAS co-sponsored a Winter Wildlife Day with the Wells Reserve … Continue reading →

For the Sake of the Birds

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As indicated by others, the health and vitality of York County Audubon depends upon the commitment of officers and board members as well as the membership at large. We need everyone if we are to achieve our mission of fostering understanding, appreciation, and conservation of the natural world through education. No one person, or even a few, can address all the opportunities for resource conservation and respond to the environmental challenges present in today’s fast paced world, much less do them justice. Fortunately, new board members have come forward to assume leadership roles. We welcome Linda Eastman as our new … Continue reading →