2025 Field Season Highlights
Enhanced breeding conditions on 3,000+ acres of grasslands, including 1,000 acres managed by legacy landowners.
Provided technical support to 202 participating landowners, including 80 legacy landowners.
Conducted 130+ site visits to guide habitat improvements.
Protected 700+ breeding pairs of grassland birds, including:
500 Bobolinks
70 Savannah Sparrows
22 Eastern Meadowlarks
2 American Kestrels
1 American Bittern
Supported the fledging of an estimated 1,500–2,500 Bobolink chicks, based on an average of 5 eggs per nest and typical mortality rates.
Completed 10 soil tests to guide habitat management.
Partnered with 13 land trusts to advance regional conservation goals.
Hosted 5 educational events to engage the community.
Benefited from 175 volunteer hours supporting field and program activities.
We are excited to expand our impact in 2026. Ag Allies is launching a formal partnership with the Bobolink Project (Mass Audubon) to strengthen a regional approach to grassland conservation. We’ve also added a new staff member to support administration and communications. Together, this deeper capacity and our strategic partnerships will help us move toward program stability, sustainability, and continued growth, ensuring lasting benefits for birds, landowners, and Maine’s rural communities.