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Making the move 🦋 follow me at: bsky.app/profile/chesgundrum…
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Two of the birds I found on the streets of Portland this morning during my weekly survey. Donate here if you’d like to support my work: maineaudubon.org/support/don…
.@MaineAudubon supports “Question 4,” the Maine Trails Bond question.
Here’s why: maineaudubon.org/news/a-huge…
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just want to make a point here that there are tons of ways to honor scientists/whoever other than naming a species after them
A major birding society will discuss how how to go about changing potentially offensive bird names. There's resistance to the original plan to rename all birds named after people. kgou.org/science-technology-…
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The @PressHerald continues to have the best birding news. Piping Plovers make the front page today, and my article on hummingbirds is taking the “most read” spot 🎉🦅🗞️
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Don't worry folks, the swamp darner dragonfly handling this human is a professional.
ALT A large dragonfly grasps onto the fingers of a person holding it.
If you do one thing today ➡️ read @MaineAudubon’s Nick Lund’s (@TheBirdist) wicked helpful breakdown of this ridiculous SCOTUS ruling: maineaudubon.org/news/what-t…
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Our very own Nick Lund (@TheBirdist) and Alex Haba of the Portland Society for Architecture were on @newscentermaine's 207 show with Rob Caldwell last to talk about bird-safe architecture!
newscentermaine.com/article/…
Check out my OpEd in the @bangordailynews today highlighting 5⃣ of the most important wins for Maine wildlife in the 131st Legislature!
@MaineAudubon #MEPolitics
bangordailynews.com/2024/06/…
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A happy day. That’s me in the middle after leaving City Hall in Portland, Maine after the City Council unanimously passed New England’s first bird safe building ordinance! @MaineAudubon
Great to chat with @newscentermaine about legislation @MaineAudubon worked on this session to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species in Maine’s lakes and ponds. Onward!
newscentermaine.com/article/…
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Keeping your cats indoors is safer for them and safer for local wildlife. Please do not let them outside unsupervised.
Great summary of some great bills @MaineAudubon has been working on this legislative session!
“Lawmakers on board with protections for Maine’s lakes and ponds” mainemorningstar.com/briefs/… via @mainemorninstar’s @hilton_annmarie
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Great news for Maine's water resources today!
The Senate passed LD 2101, a bill from Senator Tim Nangle to help our municipalities hold wealthy property owners accountable when they try to violate shoreland zoning rules.
Francesca “Ches” Gundrum retweeted
EXCITING NEWS for MAINE’S LAKES: Yesterday, LD 2101, a bill to help hold egregious shoreland zoning violators accountable, passed the Maine House in its initial votes with a 107-36 vote!
Just a few more votes to go! #MEPolitics
You can learn more here: maineaudubon.org/advocacy/le… – at Augusta, ME
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TAKE ACTION NOW 🚨 The Maine House is about to vote on LD 2001 — a bill to bolster Wabanaki Studies and African American Studies programs in Maine schools.
Call 1-800-423-2900 to contact your representative and share your support for this important initiative today! #MEPolitics – at Augusta, ME
THE BIGGEST NEWS: After overwhelming opposition from Wabanaki Tribes, local businesses, and conservation groups (including @MaineAudubon), the LUPC officially rejected the Pickett Mtn. mining proposal today! #MEPolitics
📖➡️ maineaudubon.org/news/big-ne…
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News warming our hearts: The Land Use Planning Commission firmly rejected a mining proposal in Maine’s Katahdin region that was opposed by the Penobscot Nation, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, conservation groups, & outdoor recreation businesses. maineaudubon.org/news/big-ne…
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Birding between briefings isn’t a job requirement for our Advocacy Department staff, but it’s always welcome!
Our Policy Advocate @ChesGundrum spotted a few Bald Eagles flying over the State House this afternoon — we hope you enjoy this moment as much as she did! – at Augusta, ME
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.@MaineAudubon is back in Augusta! Today, the State House halls are overflowing with folks from all over Maine as legislators return to Augusta.
We’ve got lots of important work to protect Maine’s wildlife, habitat, and more ahead. Stay tuned! #MEPolitics – at Augusta, ME