Monitoring Maine's Peregrine Falcons
By Wildlife Promotional Coordinator Lauren McPherson
Recently, I had the opportunity to join one of my colleagues at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) in the field to do some monitoring of a peregrine falcon nesting site, as part of the Department’s ongoing statewide breeding monitoring program.
Building Wood Duck Boxes
By Regional Wildlife Biologist Chuck Hulsey
When you see a wooden box on a post over shallow water, with a hole in the front, you probably know that it is a nest box for wood ducks. But did you know Maine has other duck species that need tree cavities in order to nest and rear young? Though developed for wood ducks, they are commonly used by Hooded mergansers and American goldeneyes. “Wood duck boxes” may be the most recognizable wildlife management technique of all.
40 Ways to help conserve Maine’s reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates – MDIFW Bicentennial Celebration
By MDIFW’s Reptile, Amphibian, and Invertebrate Group: Wildlife Biologist Phillip deMaynadier Ph.D., Wildlife Biologist Beth I. Swartz, and Wildlife Biologist Derek York
Our beautiful state is turning 200 this year! But Maine wouldn’t be “Maine” without our fish, wildlife, and recreation opportunities… Celebrate with us by learning 200 ways YOU can help conserve Maine for generations to come. Here are 40 ways you can help conserve Maine’s reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates:
50 Ways to help conserve Maine’s mammals – MDIFW Bicentennial Celebration
By MDIFW’s Mammal Group: Wildlife Biologist Lee Kantar, Wildlife Biologist Shevenell Webb, Wildlife Biologist Jennifer Vashon, and Wildlife Biologist Nathan Bieber
Our beautiful state is 200! But Maine wouldn’t be “Maine” without our fish, wildlife, and recreation opportunities… Celebrate with us by learning 200 ways YOU can help conserve Maine for generations to come. Here are 50 ways you can help conserve Maine’s mammals:
40 Ways to help conserve Maine’s birds
By MDIFW's Bird Group: Wildlife Biologist Brad Allen, Wildlife Biologist Erynn Call, Ph.D.; Wildlife Biologist Danielle D’Auria, Wildlife Biologist Adrienne Leppold, Ph.D.; and Wildlife Biologist Kelsey Sullivan.
Our beautiful state is turning 200 this year! But Maine wouldn’t be "Maine" without our fish, wildlife, and recreation opportunities... Celebrate with us by learning 200 ways YOU can help conserve Maine for generations to come.
Moose survival study continues with a focus on winter tick
For five years, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has been conducting aerial surveys to better understand the health of Maine’s moose population. This aerial survey data is combined with reproductive data from female moose (ovaries) and age data from moose teeth (removed at registration stations during hunting season) to give biologists more information about Maine’s moose population than ever before.
Is winter weather changing in northern and central Maine?
By Regional Wildlife Biologist Shawn Haskell
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