January 5, 2024: End of the Ice Age
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...
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- Oct 24, 2023
October 24, 2023: The Marvel of Color-Changing Birds Masters of Seasonal Transformation
Songbirds are known for their striking plumage, which often plays a crucial role in attracting mates and defending territories. But did...
- Sep 20, 2023
September 20, 2023: Birding Paradise at Hirundo
A Guide to the Best Spots this September Are you a passionate birder looking for the perfect spot to observe avian wonders this week?...
- Feb 2, 2023
February 2, 2023 - World Wetland Day
Today is World Wetlands Day! To celebrate, we’ve put together a little information about the various wetland ecosystems at Hirundo. We...
- Jan 6, 2023
January 6, 2023 - Chickadees
Chickadees are small, round, ½ oz. energetic birds that frequent feeders and forests across North America. There are several different...
- Jan 6, 2023
December 11, 2022 - Herp Dormancy
Lac d’or Pond and Parker Reed Shelter | Trail of the Senses The temperature at night has been dropping below freezing lately, hardening...
- Nov 22, 2022
November 18, 2022 - First Flakes
Just recently, the area has experienced the first snowfall of the season. A light dusting has spread over Hirundo leaving the refuge...
- Nov 22, 2022
November 7, 2022 - Leaf Abscission
Of the many trees found in Hirundo, there is an obvious difference that most people have recognized. Around this time of year, many trees...
- Oct 24, 2022
October 24, 2022: Autumn High Water
Within the past week, Hirundo has been exposed to a few days of steady rainfall which has left Pushaw Stream looking and functioning a...
- Oct 9, 2022
October 9, 2022: Nurse Logs
When a tree falls in a forest, it can serve as excellent habitat for many saproxylic species, which require dead wood for food or...
- Jun 8, 2022
June 8, 2022: Lady's Slippers
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...
- Apr 22, 2022
April 22, 2022: Wood Frogs & Ruffed Grouse (Earth Day!)
High water persists along the Pushaw Stream and Wabanaki Trails, but it is slowly dropping. We recommend waterproof shoes for all trails...
- Mar 24, 2022
March 24, 2022 Wood Ducks & Needle Ice
It is springtime, the Wood Ducks have returned, the conk-la-ree! of the Red-winged Blackbirds from echo from the shoreline, and beavers...
- Feb 19, 2022
Feb 19, 2022 Springtails and Eagles
Hirundo still has snow, despite the latest rain. The dropping temperatures, the low around 2 F, will leave the trails icy, by tomorrow...
- Feb 13, 2022
Feb 11, 2022 - Signs in the snowy road
Trail Update: Trails are snow covered and snowshoes will be needed while out hiking. However, walking along the access road is fine in...
- Jan 27, 2022
Jan 27, 2022 - Roughed Grouse Snow Chamber
Trail Report: Snowshoes are recommended on all trails. Hirundo’s hiking trail network covers 7 miles and is located north and south of...
- Jan 21, 2022
Jan 21, 2022- Woodpecker + Fox Activity
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...
- Jan 14, 2022
Jan 14, 2022 - Squirrel Caches + Otter Slides
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...
- Jan 11, 2022
Jan 8, 2022 - Deer Antlers
Welcome to our blog! In this blog Gudrun, Hirundo's Naturalist, will share what we're spying around the refuge, including updates on...
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