May 15th is International Migratory Bird day - find out how restoring sea-run fish and bringing back the free-flowing nature of the Penobscot River benefits migratory birds and other resident birds in the Penobscot watershed: Benefits to Birds webpage          Interview with Jeff Wells of the Boreal Songbird Initiative Read our essays on the Encounters with the River pages for more information on benefits to wildlife. Participate in one of our workshops co-led by Maine Audubon's Fields Pond Nature Center staff - check out our Events  page for upcoming workshops! River Arts Workshop May 23, 2010 Eagles on the Penobscot River The American bald eagle has experienced a remarkable comeback in Maine and across the country, in large part due to collaborative efforts between state, federal and tribal governments, conservation groups, and private landowners to restore habitat, clean up polluted waterways that eagles depend on for food, and protect nesting habitat. Eagles on the Penobscot River are a symbol of strength and beauty for the Penobscot Indian Nation and many others who live along the river. Read more about the cultural and spiritual significance of the eagle, and how restoration of the Penobscot River can help secure a healthy future for eagles within the watershed. LINK TO EAGLES Restoring the Penobscot: What wildlife will benefit? A 2006 autumn field trip offered for Maine Audubon members took a small, determined group out on the Penobscot River in the pouring rain - the beauty of the river even in such weather could not be hidden - a great blue heron soared overhead, a kingfisher fished along the banks, and mysterious movement across the river - perhaps river otter, too much persistent splash for a beaver - captured our attention. Read more on the wildlife benefits of the restoration project in Maine Audubon's Fall 2006 newsletter, Habitat: Journal of Maine Audubon. Restoring the Penobscot for Fish and People The Nature Conservancy joined the Penobscot River Restoration Trust as a member in 2006. Visit the Maine Chapter's pages on the Penobscot River Restoration Project HERE. They introduced the project to their membership with the Summer 2006 issue of Maine Legacy, the newsletter of the Maine chapter. Link to Maine Legacy (Summer 2006)