Nature: Interesting birds winter on MDI
Long-tailed ducks nest in the tundra of the subarctic zone, but they winter off Mount Desert Island and as far south as the coast of the Carolinas.
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Nature: Mother Nature has her own schedule to keep
Feathered residents and visitors keep busy this time of year searching for food and staying warm.
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Nature: Wildlife must also dress for the season
Underwear for furry wildlife takes the form of very short hairs that sprout along the roots of the regular long fur.
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Nature: Small birds do a disappearing act in winter
The snow bunting is sparrow sized and no other local bird now has so much white on it.
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Nature: A bird’s bill is a very important tool
Birds flying through the air for food have big mouths. Birds of prey have bills and talons to tear a wild animal apart.
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Nature: An unusual visitor is causing a stir on Islesford
In the doves’ family life, the male chooses the nesting spot and tries to convince the female to also like it.
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Nature: Sometimes you have to give a bird a lift
I have known of times when a hiker has had to lift the bird off the trail to get by.
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Nature: Forget the honey! Flies can be caught in a warm window
Hundreds of cluster flies may appear in your windows now.
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Nature: Regardless of season, insects are fascinating creatures
Getting ready for winter is a must for any creature surviving a Maine winter.
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Nature: November brings a struggling mix of summer and winter moods
Watch now for buffleheads on both fresh and salt water.
