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Ed Robinson

Ed Robinson

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Ed Robinson's "Nature Notes from Maine" books are available from the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, with profits supporting the organization's conservation and education efforts. Robinson lives on Orr's Island.
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Harpswell Naturalist: Snowshoe hare

We have had another up-and-down winter, with plenty of wind and record tides bedeviling coastal landowners. Temperatures have bounced around and we have experienced heavy rains. Snow has been limited, with a dusting in early December and just a few inches in January and February.
byEd Robinson
March 9, 2024
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Harpswell Naturalist: Happy 50th, Endangered Species Act

Did you miss the party on Dec. 28, 2023, while prepping for New Year's Eve? No worries, you may celebrate in the privacy of your own home. The event was the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, one of the most consequential and controversial acts of Congress in our lifetimes.
byEd Robinson
February 8, 2024
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Harpswell Naturalist: Snowy owl

It is that time of year again. The change of seasons heralds the arrival of winter visitors and my favorite is a ghost bird, the snowy owl. Whether I spot a bird on a church steeple or cruising over a field, it is a thrill to see these beautiful travelers from the north.
byEd Robinson
January 8, 2024
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Harpswell Naturalist: Deadly compassion

Imagine that your toenails have grown several inches long, curling upward and preventing you from wearing footwear of any kind. Winter confronts you with ice and snow, so walking is painful and dangerous. Suddenly you are forced to stumble away from a dangerous predator, putting you in mortal danger.
byEd Robinson
December 12, 2023
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Nature Notes: Jumping worms

Just when it is safe to go outdoors without fear of browntail moth caterpillars or disease-bearing mosquitos, along comes more bad news. While this new pest will not harm you directly, it damages the environment around you, and if you are a gardener, there is no joy in this article.
byEd Robinson
November 7, 2023
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Harpswell Naturalist: Hairy woodpecker

It seems unfair that our truncated summer is winding down, but the change of seasons is immutable. Many look forward to the fine weather and glorious colors of autumn, despite the cold season to follow.
byEd Robinson
September 12, 2023

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