Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge encompasses 6,367 acres of mainland territories and 41 islands along the Maine coast, featuring spruce-fir forests and coastal wetlands.

Established in 1974, the refuge became part of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge system alongside Cross Island, Franklin Island, Seal Island, and Pond Island.

The refuge maintains four mainland sections: Petit Manan Point, Gouldsboro Bay, Sawyer's Marsh, and Corea Heath, each protecting different environmental zones.

Visitors can observe migratory birds, explore hiking trails, and photograph wildlife across the different sections of the sanctuary throughout the year.

During fall migration, Cranberry Flowage at Petit Manan Point hosts over 4,000 ducks feeding on natural wild rice beds.

Location: Maine

Inception: 1974

Part of: Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Website: https://fws.gov/northeast/me/pmn.htm

GPS coordinates: 44.43620,-67.89780

Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:43