Bird population falls 40% in Maine throughout the past 52 years
Field ecologist Rich MacDonald said there are many reasons why bird populations are in decline, but most come back to human behavior. Author: Hannah Yechivi (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 7:46 PM EST February 10, 2021 Updated: 2:00 PM EST February 15, 2021
ACADIA, Maine Maine is known to have beautiful wildlife, but some species of birds have been on the decline. The Schoodic Institute reports the total bird population has declined nearly 40 percent over the past 52 years.
Rich MacDonald is a naturalist, field biologist, and owner of The Natural History Center in Bar Harbor.
MacDonald has studied birds in Maine for decades, especially at Acadia National Park and Hancock County.