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The Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat for migratory birds and endangered species. The refuge gained national attention when a pair of bald eagles nested, hatched and raised two eaglets on a human-made platform next to busy Route 1.
The refuge covers 28,800 acres of woods, fields, streams and ponds.
Visitors can accompany refuge staff on waterfowl and woodcock banding operations.
Moosehorn is the easternmost national wildlife refuge in the Atlantic flyway, a migration route that follows the east coast of North America. Moosehorn's primary purpose is to protect wildlife, including migrating waterfowl, wading birds, shorebirds, upland game birds, songbirds, and birds of prey.
The refuge consists of two divisions. The Baring Division covers 20,017 acres and is located southwest of Calais. The 8,782-acre Edmunds Division sits between Dennysville and Whiting on U.S. Route 1 and borders the tidal waters of Cobscook Bay.
Each division contains a National Wilderness Area managed to preserve their wild character.
There are year-round recreational activities and 50 miles of biking, hiking and ski trails.
The refuge is off Route 1 southwest of Calais. It can be reached by taking Route 1 north from coastal Maine, Route 1 South from northern Maine or Route 9 east from the Bangor area. Watch for the refuge boundary sign along Route 1.
Outdoor Activities |
An osprey, up close.
Nesting bald eagles perch on a platform.
A Maine bobcat perches in a tree at the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge.
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