Understanding Browntail Moths  Figure 1. Browntail moth adults, male (left) and female (right). Jan Samanek, Phytosanitary...

For tens of thousands of years, Maine was covered by the Laurentide Ice Sheet - a sheet of ice that was over a mile thick. The weight of...

Songbirds are known for their striking plumage, which often plays a crucial role in attracting mates and defending territories. But did...

A Guide to the Best Spots this September Are you a passionate birder looking for the perfect spot to observe avian wonders this week?...

Today is World Wetlands Day! To celebrate, we’ve put together a little information about the various wetland ecosystems at Hirundo. We...

Chickadees are small, round, ½ oz. energetic birds that frequent feeders and forests across North America. There are several different...

Lac d’or Pond and Parker Reed Shelter | Trail of the Senses The temperature at night has been dropping below freezing lately, hardening...

Just recently, the area has experienced the first snowfall of the season. A light dusting has spread over Hirundo leaving the refuge...

Of the many trees found in Hirundo, there is an obvious difference that most people have recognized. Around this time of year, many trees...

Within the past week, Hirundo has been exposed to a few days of steady rainfall which has left Pushaw Stream looking and functioning a...

When a tree falls in a forest, it can serve as excellent habitat for many saproxylic species, which require dead wood for food or...

During your visit at Hirundo, make sure to include a walk down the Lady Slipper Trail. Enjoy the white and pink lady's slippers (more on...

High water persists along the Pushaw Stream and Wabanaki Trails, but it is slowly dropping. We recommend waterproof shoes for all trails...

It is springtime, the Wood Ducks have returned, the conk-la-ree! of the Red-winged Blackbirds from echo from the shoreline, and beavers...

Hirundo still has snow, despite the latest rain. The dropping temperatures, the low around 2 F, will leave the trails icy, by tomorrow...

Trail Update: Trails are snow covered and snowshoes will be needed while out hiking. However, walking along the access road is fine in...

Trail Report: Snowshoes are recommended on all trails. Hirundo’s hiking trail network covers 7 miles and is located north and south of...

Trail Update: All the trails located at Gate 1 and Gate 3 are all accessible without snowshoes. The access road and the parking areas at...

Trail Report: The access road has a thin layer of snow on top of its icy surface. It is easy to walk upon but can be slippery. All the...

Welcome to our blog! In this blog Gudrun, Hirundo's Naturalist, will share what we're spying around the refuge, including updates on...