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Nature Notes: A Maine Naturalist Afield 5/3/26: A hike down the Hemlock Trail, Part 3
Host/Producer: Glen Mittelhauser Glen continues his conversation with Rich MacDonald of the Natural History Center during a winter walk in Acadia National Park, exploring how birds quickly take advantage of temporary habitats created by disturbance. Drawing on examples from Maine and beyond, Rich describes how sudden changes, such as flooded forests and exposed mudflats, can attract unexpected concentrations of waterfowl and shorebirds, raising questions about how birds detect and respond to these short-lived opportunities in a constantly changing landscape. More information about Maine…
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