If you’ve ever spotted a large, dappled bird with a bold black "necklace" and a red/orange patch on the back of its head, chances are you’ve met a Northern Flicker. These eye-catching members of the woodpecker family measure about 12 to 14 inches long and are full of surprises—not just in how they look, but how they live.

About the Trail One of the crown jewel features of Acadia National Park is its beautiful coastline. With its jagged pink granite...

My father and I embarked on a hike many years ago while on our annual vacation in the Midcoast Maine area. We began on the Maiden Cliff...

Solitary and secretive birds, Green Herons are stocky, dark colored, and small for herons. Adults have a dark rufous neck, gray belly,...

How it got its name The Baltimore Oriole earned its name by resembling the color scheme on the coat of arms of Lord Baltimore, a Baron...

Yellow-rumped warblers are one of the most common warblers in North America. They tend to be rather drab during the winter, but during...

Did you know that the breakwater in Rockland was actually built before the lighthouse? It was constructed for the purpose of protecting...