Featured Species
Common eiders are the largest duck in the northern hemisphere. They are especially conspicuous since they tend to nest in large colonies on coastal islands. Breeding season runs from late April to mid August. During the non-breeding season, eiders form large aggregations along coastal areas from the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Newfoundland south to Virginia.
Known as the “Fish Hawk” the Osprey is one of the most recognized raptors along the Maine coast. Admired for it grace and fishing abilities, the osprey will make its home in trees, or on marine navigational aids, electricity poles, man-made structures, and on the ground as long as they are close to a body of water.
