Orphaned Cub Gets Fresh Start With New Mom
[caption id="attachment_2831" align="alignright" width="330"] MDIFW Wildlife Biologist holds the rescued bear cub as they get ready to bring the cub to a new wintering den.[/caption] It still is a little early in northern Maine for black bears to be leaving their den, but one sow and her cub were already out early last week looking for food along Route 1 in Caribou when the adult bear was struck and killed by a p
In Aroostook County, Deer Vehicle Collisions Increase This Time Of Year
By Shawn Haskell, MDIFW Wildlife Biologist We all like to see deer…until you are swerving your vehicle to avoid striking that one you just now see. Sometimes they seem to almost want to kill themselves by running into the side of a vehicle. Yes, we could probably all stand to pay attention more to our outdoor surroundings while driving, but it is not always our faul
Easter’s On Its Way, And Peter Cottontail Needs Your Help!
[caption id="attachment_2798" align="alignright" width="518"] New England cottontails such as this one rely on thickets of dense shrubs and young trees.[/caption] By MDIFW Wildlife Biologist Cory Stearns With Easter nearly here, you might find yourself breaking into renditions of “Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail, hippity, hoppity, Easter’s on it’
Why Do We Manage Grasslands With Delayed Mowing?
[caption id="attachment_2785" align="alignright" width="463"] Male (Left) and Female (Right) Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus). Photo courtesy of National Audobon Society[/caption] By Natural Resource Manager Daniel H. Hill Did you know that managed grasslands and hay fields are important, intricate ecosystems found throughout the State of Maine? Did you know they were in decline?
Creating Backyard Habitat for Bees And Butterflies
Many of us have heard about widespread declines of some pollinator species. Not only do bees and butterflies play a critical role in natural ecosystems and in agriculture by pollinating plants, but they’re pretty cool to look at too!
Learning More About Lynx During The Winter Months
By Regional Wildlife Biologist Scott McLellan One of the responsibilities of a wildlife biologist in the Moosehead Lake region is to research and collect information about Canada lynx. Most townships within this region have lynx present, which was not the case 20 years ago.
Sarah's Journey to Becoming a Regional Wildlife Biologist at MDIFW
By Regional Wildlife Biologist, Sarah Boyden Quite often, I get asked how I became a wildlife biologist. As a kid, on a dairy farm in central Maine, I didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up. I liked to be outside and I wanted to do something with animals but, beyond that, I had no plans.
That’s Not Normal, Is It?
By Sarah Spencer, MDIFW Wildlife Biologist All Photos Courtesy of Donna Melanson If you’ve been a regular reader of the MDIFW Blog, you may recall a post from Region C Wildlife Biologist Henry Jones about growths called fibromas which are observed on a variety of wildlife.
Chickadee Checkoff helps Piping Plovers Enjoy Another Excellent Summer on Maine Beaches
[caption id="attachment_2655" align="alignright" width="499"] A piping plover chick blends well into its surroundings.
What Is Forest Succession?
By Lands Management Biologist Eric Hoar Forest succession is the process where vegetation establishes and progresses over a time. It frequently occurs following a disturbance whether it be natural such as a wind or fire event, or caused by people, such as a timber harvest. Regardless of cause, forest succession typically begins a period of renewal and progresses through a series of stages. Following a significant event where large openings occur, grasses may initially populate the site, followed by shrub species and, over a period of time, trees will begin to establish. T
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