Wildlife Habitat Protection
The protection of wildlife habitats takes a high priority in the Boothbay Region Land Trust's mission. Please help us protect these nesting seabirds and wading birds by not disturbing them during nesting season (April 1 through July 31).
Lower Mark Island
Lower Mark Island, at the tip of Newagen, is a nine-acre nationally significant
seabird and wading bird nesting island for great blue herons, common eiders, and
great black-backed and herring gulls. The great blue heron rookery is increasing
at a time when herons are declining in Maine.
White Islands
The White Islands in Boothbay Harbor are recognized as a nationally significant
habitat for eider ducks, guillemots, black-crowned night herons and black-backed
and herring gulls. They are also an important autumn flyway stopover for
migratory birds and monarch butterflies. Inner White is owned by the BRLT. Outer
White was purchased by the BRLT, Damariscotta River Association, and the Maine
Coast Heritage Trust in 1994 and in 1995 became part of Petit Manan National
Wildlife Refuge.
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