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As seen in: Bangor Daily News, Flipboard, NewsBreak, Penobscot Bay Pilot, Our Community Now, Island Institute, The Piscataquis Observer, WEZQ-FM (Brewer, ME)
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How bluebirds made an incredible comeback in Maine

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By Bob Duchesne
| The Piscataquis Observer Verified
By Bob Duchesne This is an especially busy time to be a bluebird. They are making babies. They are also making people smile. Let’s face it, there are few birds more grin-worthy than an eastern bluebird — the true bluebird of happiness. When I was a youngster, I was always thrilled to see a bluebird. They were colorful, cheerful and unfortunately rare. They were common on the farms of previous generations, until imported city birds started pushing them out. Bluebirds nest in cavities.
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It’s time to welcome back the female hummingbirds to your feeders

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By Bob Duchesne
| Bangor Daily News Verified
This story was originally published in July 2021. It takes a lot of work to make a hummingbird. Small wonder that you haven’t seen the females very much this summer. But that should all be changing right about now. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are fast and agile. They can fly up to 25 miles per hour, yet stop on a dime. They can zip upward, downward and sideways. While some birds are able to hover, only hummingbirds can fly backward. They are able to fly 500 miles nonstop across the Gulf of Mexico.
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5 upcoming Gulf of Maine wildlife cruises you won’t want to miss

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By Bob Duchesne
| Bangor Daily News Verified
Outdoors The BDN outdoors section brings readers into the woods, waters and wild places of Maine. It features stories on hunting, fishing, wildlife, conservation and recreation, told by people who live these experiences. This section emphasizes hands-on knowledge, field reports, issues, trends and the traditions that define life outside in Maine. Read more Outdoors stories here. Every year, I advise readers to get on board at least one of the adventures.
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