Harpswell Naturalist: Eiders down
During the winter months, our local population of oceangoing ducks soars as migrants arrive from hundreds or thousands of miles to the north.
Read MorePosted by Ed Robinson | Dec 14, 2022 | Columns
During the winter months, our local population of oceangoing ducks soars as migrants arrive from hundreds or thousands of miles to the north.
Read MorePosted by Ed Robinson | Nov 11, 2022 | Columns
September’s sun warmed me as I listened to migrating warblers and local birds. Then I heard the soft brush of movement against a spruce tree to my left. Slowly turning, I saw two predators padding down the trail, unaware of my presence.
Read MorePosted by Ed Robinson | Sep 14, 2022 | Columns
Pete was lunching along the shore of Cobscook Bay near Lubec, enjoying a fine view. Suddenly he felt a sharp sting, then another. Pete noticed tiny red ants crawling up his legs, clearly with painful intentions. He brushed them off, wondering what triggered the attack.
Read MorePosted by Ed Robinson | Aug 9, 2022 | Columns
Fireflies are also known as candleflies, lampbugs or moonbugs. (ISTOCK PHOTO) Summer is a time for...
Read MorePosted by Ed Robinson | Jul 10, 2022 | Columns
A harbor seal peaks above the surface. (ISTOCK PHOTO) If there is one point upon which we can all...
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