Woodland Creatures

Nature at its best.
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a red fox jumping up into the air to catch something in it's mouth
"All good things are wild and free." Happy 200th birthday to writer and naturalist Henry David Thoreau.
two ducklings sitting on the grass next to someone's feet wearing brown shoes
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Duck, duck, boots! (Photo via Instagram: robinvancrabb) L.L.Bean Boots and ducklings.
two moose standing next to each other on top of a rocky river bank with trees in the background
Biologists estimate that we have about 75,000 moose here in Maine, and spring is the perfect opportunity to spot the newest members of that big family – moose calves are usually born in May or June.
a close up of a small fox with it's eyes closed and mouth open
Magical Nature Tour
That spring feeling.
a deer is looking at the camera through some trees in the winter time, with snow on its branches
Surprise visitor. (Photo via Instagram: dirtandglass)
two moose standing next to each other in the water
Date night in Baxter State Park.
two cows are standing in the water near some rocks and trees with their heads down
Fall is breeding season for Maine's moose – and a great time to try and spot one. Dawn and dusk are the best times to catch a glimpse.
an animal that is in the water with it's head above the water and its antlers sticking out
Happy National Wildlife Day! Join us in thanking animal sanctuaries and conservation organizations around the world for everything they do to help preserve our planet's wild animals.
a deer is hiding in the tall grass
Getting checked out by the locals in Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Rhode Island. (Photo via Instagram: @k___elizabeth)
a deer standing in the middle of purple flowers
When L.L.Bean field tester Karen Z. headed out to enjoy Maine's blooming lupine, she met somebody else with the same idea. (Photo via Instagram: wishin_i_was_fishing)
a hummingbird is flying over some red flowers
How far would you travel to vacation in Maine? Ruby-throated hummingbirds come all the way from Mexico and Central America to summer here. That's a long trip for anybody – but even more impressive when you're the smallest bird in northeastern North America.
a black bear standing on its hind legs in the grass
Maine has the largest population of black bears in the lower 48 states. A fact that warrants a standing ovation.
a small bird perched on the side of a tree
People come to Maine in droves after Memorial Day, but some of our state's summer residents – like this warbler – have gotten here early to start enjoying the season.
two bald eagles sitting in the nest of a tree
The #DCEagleCam isn’t the only place to watch eagle families this spring – April is the start of nesting season here in Maine.