RESEARCH STATION
At the threshold between known and unknown, we maintain watch.
Documenting what moves through the Maine woods. All of it.
Established in early 2025, the Threshold Field Notes Research Station occupies 1.84 acres of monitored woodland in southern Maine. What began as a wildlife observation project has evolved into something more comprehensive.
The property chose us as much as we chose it. Southern Maine offers diverse habitat, relatively low light pollution, and proximity to several documented "high strangeness" zones. The price was very reasonable. Suspiciously so.
Initial camera installations for standard wildlife monitoring yielded expected results: deer, foxes, occasional black bears, impressive bird activity. Then the first unexplained event was documented at 03:47 EST on March 12, 2025. We've been expanding our monitoring capabilities ever since.
The station's 1.84 acres encompass diverse habitat types: mature hardwood forest, wetland edge, and maintained meadow. Strategic camera placement provides coverage of key observation zones, though certain areas remain... difficult to monitor effectively.
Elevation ranges from 340 to 385 feet, with gentle slopes providing natural observation corridors. The western boundary runs along a seasonal drainage that attracts various wildlife. The northern edge features dense canopy cover where several unexplained thermal signatures have been detected.
Location coordinates are provided to Research Residency participants and verified observers. We maintain this discretion to protect both the property and ongoing investigations from unwanted interference.
We document what we observe. All of it.
Our monitoring network operates 24/7/365, capturing wildlife behavior, atmospheric phenomena, and incidents that fall outside standard classification. Data is logged, timestamped, and archived. We don't explain what we can't verify. We just keep watching.
We maintain scientific protocols while remaining open to observations that don't fit existing frameworks. Every incident is documented with the same rigor, whether it's a common deer crossing or something we can't identify.
"The cameras don't lie. But sometimes we wish they did."
This approach has yielded a comprehensive dataset of both explained and unexplained phenomena. Standard wildlife activity accounts for approximately 94% of documented events. The remaining 6% represents incidents that defy conventional explanation despite thorough investigation.
We're not here to convince anyone of anything. We're here to maintain accurate records of what moves through these woods, visible and otherwise.
6+ active stations with night vision, thermal imaging, and high-resolution capture. Synchronized timestamps for cross-reference verification.
All-sky atmospheric monitoring system. Tracks meteor activity, unusual light phenomena, and weather patterns with automated detection algorithms.
Multiple bat houses with thermal and ultrasonic monitoring. Population tracking and behavioral analysis of 40-60 individuals.
Comprehensive meteorological data collection for correlation with observed phenomena. Temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, wind.
On-site accommodation for researchers with direct camera feed access and observation deck. Supports extended investigation periods.
Secure storage of all footage, incident reports, and analysis. Expanding capacity as investigation database grows.
All camera systems use synchronized timestamps for cross-reference verification. Equipment is maintained to commercial surveillance standards, though we experience higher-than-average malfunction rates in specific zones. Replacement cameras sometimes exhibit the same anomalies as their predecessors.
This is normal. Probably.
Our observer network has expanded beyond the physical property. Remote monitors review feeds, submit incident reports, and contribute to ongoing investigations. Some of our most significant detections came from community observers during night shifts.
The network operates on trust and shared curiosity. Observers range from professional researchers to curious naturalists to individuals with their own unexplained experiences. All observations are valued equally and documented with the same protocols.
Join the network. Watch with us.
Threshold Field Notes is operated by a small dedicated team, supported by visiting researchers, night shift observers, and an online community of dedicated watchers. Previous experience with unexplained phenomena is not required but is increasingly common among our long-term observers.
The property, cameras, and wildlife are absolutely real. The other stuff... you can watch the feeds and decide for yourself. We're documenting what we observe. What you make of those observations is up to you.
The Research Residency program offers on-site stays for qualified investigators. Day visits are not currently offered to maintain observation protocols and, honestly, property security. We've found that serious observation requires extended time commitment.
Deer, foxes, countless birds, impressive bat activity, several owls, one very persistent raccoon, atmospheric phenomena, and things we're still trying to identify. Check the Field Reports for specifics. We document everything with the same attention to detail.
Some feeds are offline for equipment maintenance. Others show angles we're not ready to share publicly yet. One camera has been replaced four times and keeps producing the same unexplainable footage. We're still deciding what to do about that one.
Yes. Use the timestamp and camera ID from any feed. Community reports have led to several investigations and helped establish patterns we wouldn't have noticed otherwise. Every observation is valuable.
We're looking for whatever is actually there. If that includes cryptids, we'll document them with the same protocols we use for white-tailed deer. So far: inconclusive. But the data collection continues.
The property offered diverse habitat, relatively low light pollution, and proximity to several "high strangeness" zones documented by previous researchers. Also, the price was very reasonable. Suspiciously so. We didn't ask too many questions.
Purchase field gear from our shop - proceeds directly support operations. Join the observer network and contribute observations. Apply for Research Residency if you want hands-on investigation time. Spread the word to other curious observers. We're building something here. Help us keep watching.
Questions about the station, observation protocols, or general information.
info@thresholdfieldnotes.comSubmit applications or questions about the Researcher-in-Residence program.
residency@thresholdfieldnotes.comSubmit observations, incident reports, or requests for investigation assistance.
reports@thresholdfieldnotes.comResponse time: We typically respond to inquiries within 48 hours. During periods of high activity or significant incidents, response times may be longer. Night shift operations take priority.