Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge
Encompassing only 10 acres, the refuge is one of the smallest refuges in the United States.
Guide Sections
Use Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.
Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge Details
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Encompassing only 10 acres, Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge is one of the smallest refuges in the United States. As one of five refuges that the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge consists of, Pond Island is located near Phippsburg, Maine, at the mouth of the Kennebec River. The refuge was established to provide a nesting and feeding place for waterfowl and migratory birds. A variety of migratory birds and raptors can be spotted on the refuge as well as terns and the occasional herring or gull. Gulls had once been highly prevalent on the refuge until efforts were made to remove them in the hopes of enticing tern to return and nest. Access is by personal boat only and is restricted to non-nesting seasons only.