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"The Watershed"
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The wildlife
enthusiast will find diverse and interesting wildlife due to the wide
diversity of habitats located in the watershed. Waterfowl frequenting
both salt and fresh waters are found along with, abundant fish, including
the fascinating migration in May, of alewives up the fish ladder at Damariscotta
Mills. The Common Loon, Osprey and Bald Eagle all nest along Damariscotta
Lake. Fox, deer, coyotes, bear, moose, snowshoe hare, wild turkey and
numerous other species of interest are frequently seen by the careful
observer.
Loons are regular
residents of Damariscotta Lake from ice-out to late fall
Although Osprey
are seen feeding at the lake, the most exciting observation is during
the alewives migration at the fish ladders in Damariscotta Mills in
May.
Bald Eagles
nest on Damariscotta Lake and are magnificent additions to our wildlife
scene.
These warm, fuzzy, not always so cute mammals
abound in the watershed. There are about forty-eight species that
may be found here.
If you venture out on a spring or summer evening, especially if it's
warm and rainy, you will hear the chorus of some of the resident amphibians.
Others are quiet as are the reptiles,
but both are fascinating.
Birders will find many feathered songsters in the forested habitats,
and in the fields. Aquatic birds are
found on fresh water as well as on salt water environments.
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| Birds of the Watershed |
3/15/2002 |
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| Mammals |
3/21/2002 |
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| Reptiles and Amphibians |
3/24/2002 |
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