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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