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.
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.
Feathered residents and visitors keep busy this time of year searching for food and staying warm.
Underwear for furry wildlife takes the form of very short hairs that sprout along the roots of the regular long fur.
The snow bunting is sparrow sized and no other local bird now has so much white on it.
Birds flying through the air for food have big mouths. Birds of prey have bills and talons to tear a wild animal apart.
In the doves’ family life, the male chooses the nesting spot and tries to convince the female to also like it.
I have known of times when a hiker has had to lift the bird off the trail to get by.
Hundreds of cluster flies may appear in your windows now.
Getting ready for winter is a must for any creature surviving a Maine winter.
Watch now for buffleheads on both fresh and salt water.
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