With the temperature topping off at 20 degrees Fahrenheit today, it got me thinking about how rough the winter must be on birds that remain in Maine year round. I’ve been feeding backyard wildlife for a few years now, but I’ve still got a lot to learn. So I decided to call up the staff […]
Snowy owls are once again popping up all over Maine — atop Cadillac Mountain, in Bangor-area fields and near the State Capitol Building. Migrating down from the Arctic tundra, many of these majestic birds will likely remain in Maine throughout the winter, and biologists believe more owls may be on their way. Last winter, snowy […]
When a small brown mammal first scampered up to 21-year-old Mike Ogilvie of Bangor, he was a little concerned it might attack him. But the weasel hung back a few feet, watching him with what appeared to be curiosity, stretching its neck to peek at him above the rocks along the shore. It was a sunny day […]
On Veterans Day, my friend Sharon and I headed to Mount Desert Island to see what wildlife we could find. The weather was unusually warm, and the sun shone bright in a cloudless sky. We knew we were likely enjoying one of the last warm days of the season. Stopping at pools, marshes and beaches, […]
For those of you who love visiting the Orono Bog Boardwalk, there are only a couple days left this season to do so. (So get out there!) The boardwalk will close at the end of the day on Friday, Nov. 14, two weeks earlier than normal, to make time for phase two of the boardwalk reconstruction project, according […]
In the past three years, I’ve explored more than 150 hikes throughout Maine for my “1-minute hike” series. Cadillac Mountain, Mount Blue, Precipice and Katahdin. Monhegan Island, Mount Kineo, Tumbledown Mountain and Cutler Coast. Once a week, I stepped out of the office for an outdoor adventure. With a camera and notebook in hand, I […]
Bangor-area women, if you’re looking to hit the slopes this winter, consider joining the Greater Bangor Women’s Ski and Snowboard Club, which is holding its annual wine and cheese sign-up night and fundraiser 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Ski Rack Sports, 24 Longview Drive in Bangor. The club offers a program of skiing or […]
Recently, the weather hasn’t been particularly pleasant here in Bangor, Maine. But in between the rain and snow, the sun did peek through the clouds just enough to encourage me to take a walk with my camera. I visited Essex Woods, which has become one of my favorite local spots to watch wildlife. By Oct. 26, many of […]
At the beginning of September, I met my friend Sharon at the bog in Essex Woods to take some wildlife photos. We were successful that day in locating and photographing a number of different birds. In fact, it’s the only day that I’ve been able to get close enough to a great egret (a big white wading […]
A silent auction and potluck supper will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, to benefit the reconstruction of the Orono Bog Boardwalk, a mile-long pathway that serves thousands of visitors annually. The fundraising event is scheduled from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Keith Anderson Community House, 19 Bennoch Road in Orono. Admission is free; donations will […]
Aislinn is a Bangor Daily News reporter for the Outdoors pages, focusing on outdoor recreation and Maine wildlife. Visit her main blog at actoutwithaislinn.bangordailynews.com.
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