Golden Eagle Workshop Attracts International Array of Eagle Biologists by Erynn Call
[caption id="attachment_921" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Evening colors over Rangeley Lake[/caption] Recently, Maine hosted the 4th meeting of the Eastern Golden Eagle Working Group (EGEWG) group in Rangeley July 9-11. This is an international collaboration of scientists
Banding Birds Of Prey Provides Hands-On Experience by Amy Meehan
[caption id="attachment_848" align="alignright" width="300"] IFW Biologist and occasional IFW blogger Amy Meehan with a red-shouldered hawk.[/caption] Raptors, or birds of prey, are some of the most fascinating and beautiful birds in the world. This group includes Eagles, Vultures, Hawks, Kites, Osprey, Falcons and Owls. I recently had the
Grouse and Woodcock Management at Jamie’s Pond WMA
Text and photo by Leigh (Eric) Hoar, Assistant Regional Biologist/Lands Management Jamie’s Pond Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is an 800 acre upland parcel surrounding a 100 acre cold water fishery in the towns of Farmingdale, Hallowell and Manchester which the Department be
Purple Sandpipers Enjoy Warmth of Maine Winters
Can you imagine wintering in Maine just so you can enjoy a milder winter? Seems somewhat misguided, but for purple sandpipers whose summers are spent on the arctic tundra, Maine must seem balmy. [caption id="attachment_796" align="alignright" width="300"]
WHEP in Maine?
I have been asked to serve as a wildlife biologist representing state agencies for the National Committee for the Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP), a 4H-based program to inform high school students about wildlife species, habitats, and management practices. No doubt that I was nominated to this committee because
Ruffed Grouse Targeted In IFW-UMaine Research Project
[caption id="attachment_754" align="alignright" width="500"] IFW Biologist Kelsey Sullivan peers into the holding area of the trap.[/caption] IFW wildlife biologists Kelsey Sullivan and Brad Allen, in conjunction with Dr.
A Visit to Big Libby Island by Wildlife Biologist Tom Schaeffer
Wildlife Division Director Judy Camuso joined Region C Wildlife Biologists last week on an offshore run out to Big Libby Island to gain, in part, some familiarity with the island, generally assess seabird use, and attempt to document the presence/absence of peregrine falcons due to a proposal for nearby, offshore development.
Help the Hellbender!
Recently, I traveled to Indiana and spent time at my Alma Mater – Purdue University and visited with a former classmate and life-long friend Dr. Rod Williams. Rod is conducting some pretty interesting work with an endangered salamander – the Eastern Hellbender, also known as the Devil Dog.
Biological Bull’s Eye: Practice Makes Perfect with Dart Guns by Regional Wildlife Biologist Chuck Hulsey
A young bull moose enters a small Maine city. It is confused and scared. Refuge is found in an alley between two stores and he won’t leave. It appears healthy and non-threatening, but hanging around the side entrance of the store may not be good for business. Regional wildlife biologists are experienced and well trained in handling such situations and do so on a fairly regular basis.
Biologist, Game Warden and Landowner Unlock Tangled Eagles
While their jobs may be very different, many times IFW biologists and game wardens work together to help Maine’s wildlife.
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