You don’t have to go far to experience Maine wildlife – in fact, you can just look out your window into your yard! With hundreds of species native to Maine, bird watching is the perfect activity to take up in your spare time. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife works to conserve birds and their habitats to keep this hobby alive. For birding, all you need is some binoculars, a bird book and an eagerness to learn more to become a Keeper of the Maine Outdoors.