I can't vouch for how the birding is there now, but you might wish to look
into Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge near Wells in southern Maine, right
off I-95. This is where she had a summer place, and had it not been for
Rachel many of our beloved birds wouldn't still be with us. Silent Spring was
published in 1962 when she was dying of breast cancer, and she had to put up
with vicious attacks and the first allegations of what later became dubbed
"junk
science." But subsequent events proved she had it right on the money, and
DDT was banned in the US probably just in the nick of time. We are all in her
debt. Cheers,
Steve
Arlington VA
In a message dated 6/20/2005 1:07:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
loomisb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
My husband and i are leaving shortly for Maine. Do any of you
birders have a good or special place to bird up there or along the way? If
so, i would appreciate your sharing it with us at the above email
address. Good birding to all, Kathy
Bob Loomis
Virginia Beach, VA
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