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Nature
Photography at Sunkhaze Meadows
Where the
Wild Things Are
Getting Around the Refuge
You may explore the refuge by canoe, foot, on cross-country skis
or snowshoes, or by snowmobile on trails maintained by local
snowmobile clubs.
The refuge is open to visitors year-round during daylight hours.
Many of the trails on the refuge begin as
gated roads accessible from the County or Stud Mill Roads.
These gates restrict vehicular access only and should not deter
your use and enjoyment of the refuge.
Plants
Mayflowers can be seen on the Buzzy Brook Trail system. Trillium and Lady’s Slippers can be seen on the Carter Meadow
Trail.
Canada Lily and other marsh/bog flowers can be seen on Sunkhaze
Stream.
Birds
More than 200 bird species have been identified on the refuge.
The best times for birds are during the late-spring migration
and the nesting season (June thru early July).
Canoeing takes you through the greatest variety of habitats on
the refuge, providing the chance to see many bird species.
Good spots for warblers include Ash Landing, Sunkhaze Stream
crossing on the Studmill Rd, and Johnson Brook parking lot.
The Buzzy Brook Trail system is good for seeing Ruffed and
Spruce grouse.
Barred Owls can be seen on the Johnson Brook Trail and along the
County Road.
Mammals
The best chance for seeing a moose is by canoeing Sunkhaze
Stream.
Moose and bear have been seen on McLaughlin Road.
Other
Wildlife
The multitude of wetlands and streams throughout the refuge
hosts a variety of wildlife including amphibians, turtles,
aquatic insects, damselflies and dragonflies, wading birds,
waterfowl, kingfishers, Bald Eagles, beaver, muskrat, and otter.
For species lists,
click here.
Friends of
Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. PO Box 450. Milford
ME 04461 info@sunkhaze.org
Sunkhaze
Meadows NWR is managed by the staff of Maine Coastal Islands
NWR. PO Box 495. Rockport ME 04856. (207) 236-6970
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