South Portland, Maine

Laura Turner, Tom Rossetter

We’re passionate about birds and nature. That’s why we opened a Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in our community.

South Portland, Maine

50 Maine Mall Road
South Portland, ME 04106

Phone: (207) 771-2473
Email: Send Message

Store Hours:
Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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DeeDeeNature Happenings

 

 

  • Oct. 4: Full Moon, Oct. 18: New Moon
  • Oct. 13: Venus & Saturn next to each other in the early morning sky
  • Oct. 21-22: Orionids meteor shower
  • Witch Hazel and bush clover blooms.
  • Wood Thrush, Hooded Mergansers, Gray Catbird, swallows and Chipping Sparrows depart.
  • Watch for migrating hawks and Turkey Vultures.
  • Juncos and White-throated Sparrows become common at feeders.
  • Blackbird flocks number in the thousands as grackles, cowbirds and redwings migrate.
  • Milkweed pods burst open, spreading their fluffy seeded parachutes.
  • Autumn colors peak mid-month.
  • Chipmunks start hibernating in underground burrows.
  • American Tree Sparrows return to feeders late this month.
  • Most Wood Ducks migrate south this month. A few stay to over winter.
  • Waterfowl migration peaks during October.
  • Beavers are very active in the evenings while caching a winter supply of food.
  • American Goldfinches can be seen feeding on catkins of birch trees.