BIRDS
These fun loving sea friends are called "trash birds", "sea rats" and "cute"(Only Amanda thinks that). You may have had them steal your lunch. Who is this group of birds?
What are Gulls
This large conifer tree is the state tree of Maine and can be found all throughout the state
What is the Eastern White Pine?
This small mammal is found in Maine and is known for it’s white coat and adorably large feet.
What is the snowshoe hare?
This local National Park is home to many protected species and covers a range of diverse ecosystems
What is Acadia National Park?
This salamander is found in Maine and is famous for having gene-stealing, unisexual females
What is Blue Spotted Salamander?
The smallest bird of prey in the US is adorable but deadly. With a reddish brown back, grey flanks and head, with black vertical bars under their eyes. Who am I?
This tree has spherical nuts and releases juglone from its roots to prevent other plants from growing
What is Black Walnut?
This large animal loves to feast on leaves, sticks and bark of shrubs- and can eat up to 70 pounds a day.
What is the moose?
This national wildlife refuge in Maine is named after a famous writer/conservationist
What is Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge?
These invasive slugs are famous for mating while dangling upside-down
What is leopard slug?
This flightless bird is a local of New Guinea. They are easily identified by their "casques"(it looks like a silly hard hat). Who am I?
What is a Cassowary?
This invasive tree has compound leaves that smell like burnt peanut butter when crumpled
What is Tree of Heaven?
This mustelid is highly elusive and is commonly used for its pelts.
What is the pine marten?
You’ll find Maine wildlife (and people) feasting on this nutrient rich food source
In late summer
What are blueberries?
This species is the only amphibian to have tentacles
What is caecilian?
These birds spend almost their whole lives on the water, only coming to shore to mate and lay eggs. Mostly feeding on fish, and have a hauntingly beautiful mating yodel? Who am I?
What is the common loon?
Soft and spongy, this plant is the primary substrate in bogs
What is sphagnum?
This chunky muffin is the largest mammal! Who am I?
What is a Blue Whale
This is the oldest and largest Maine based conservation program, known for its public engagement and work with local species across the state.
What is Maine Audubon?
This massive aquatic bug prowls ponds for prey, watch where you step!
What is a toebiter?
This pelagic bird has the widest range of any seabird! You can see this critters regularly in Maine, but actually nest in Antarctica. Lovingly called "Mother Carey's Chickens", Who are they?
What is a Wilson's Storm-petrel?
Sedges have edges, rushes are round, these have nodes that go down to the ground
What are grasses?
This predator relies solely on the snowshoe hare for its survival.
What is the Canada Lynx?
These aquatic animals are a huge role in the Maine economy, even playing a role in local politics.
What is a lobster?
The Humongous Fungus is the largest fungal network ever (965 Hectares)!! Where is this funky fresh network located??
Where is Oregon?