Category: News & Events
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Rare Duck at Libby Hill Pond
A rare Eurasian Wigeon duck has been found among the many mallard ducks at the Pond off Turkey Trot at Libby Hill Trails. It was first found in late October and continues to get logged on the Libby Hill Forest Hot Spot on eBird. It is the 149th species of bird found at our pond…
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Libby Hill: No Hunting Zone
Libby Hill Trails and Thayer Brook Preserve are located within the State of Maine Wildlife Sanctuary. This is a large area that includes several square miles between the bypass connector road and Egypt Road. Trail users can be comfortable that they won’t be at risk during hunting season on any of our trails. We still…
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New Bench on the Outback
A new bench has been placed at the bird blind lookout to the marsh on the Outback trail. Geoff King built the bench, and Derek Shirley lugged all the pieces single handedly 1.25 miles to the marsh. A second bench is also available on the new Far Side trail at the old mill site on…