Wildlife

With the strong currents whirling around the island, a wealth of marine life thrives on the nutrient rich waters. Some of the marine life includes:

• Minke Whales
  
• Finback Whales
  
• Humpback Whales
  
• Porpoises
  
• Seals

There are over 300 species of birds available for the watcher's preference. Common species include:

• Bald Eagle
  
• Osprey
  
• Great Blue Heron
  
• Black-Crowned Night Heron
  
• Kingfisher
  
• Eider Duck
  
• Gulls
  
• Pileated Woodpecker
  
• Blackburnian
  
• Northern Parula
  
• Walblers
  
• Native songbirds
  
• Passerines
  
• Ducks
  
• Loons
  
• Eagles

The places to see these birds are The Big Meadow Pond, woodland trails, and Deer Island Point Park.

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