Ice Fishing - The Maine Winter Sports Series
In Maine, hundreds of lakes are frozen over for nearly half of the year, but that doesn’t stop the serious fishermen and women here. Maine’s cold winters help to make ice fishing a very popular activity throughout the state. Here, I’ll fill you in on ice fishing, also known as “hard-water angling,” and some of […]
Written by Kathy Hawkins on June 27, 2007
Filed Under Maine, Lakes, Wildlife, Sports, Recreation
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Native Animals of Maine
For people who love to observe native wildlife, Maine is one of the best places in the world. In a previous article, I discussed some of Maine’s most beautiful and exotic airborne creatures — its birds. The sky isn’t the only place you’ll find beautiful and unique animals, though. With a diverse geography that boasts […]
Written by Kathy Hawkins on June 18, 2007
Filed Under Maine, Lakes, Hiking, Wildlife, Land
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Bird Watching in Maine
To bird watchers — or “birders,” as many call themselves — Maine is one of the best spots in the world. The state is home to a unique and diverse population of birds, including eagles, owls, woodpeckers, hummingbirds, chickadees (Maine’s state bird), loons, and the rare puffin. Maine’s thousands of acres of woods, lakes, and […]
Written by Kathy Hawkins on May 11, 2007
Filed Under Maine, Wildlife
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