Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge, Wildlife refuge in Sagadahoc County, Maine, US.
The refuge encompasses several coastal islands with protected habitats for colonial nesting seabirds across the Maine coastline within the National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
Established in 1973, the refuge developed specific programs to restore tern populations and protect endangered species through controlled habitat management strategies.
Researchers and college students live on remote islands during summer months to monitor seabird colonies and document their findings through scientific publications.
Visitors can obtain information at the Rockland Visitor Center, which maintains regular hours from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
The restoration techniques include sound systems playing tern colony recordings and strategically placed decoys to encourage the return of native bird species.
Location: Maine
Inception: 1973
Part of: Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/pond_island
GPS coordinates: 43.73897,-69.77088
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:38
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