Flora of Vinalhaven Island, Maine Macrolichens,
Liverworts, Mosses and Vascular Plants
A comprehensive list of all the flora found on Vinalhaven, by botanist Javier Peñalosa.
Javier has led walks in the past such as: Intertidal Walk at Lane's Island, Flora and Fauna of Tip Toe Mountain, Fern Walk, Postglacial History at Marcuse Wetland Preserve, and Lichen Walk at Lower Mill River Preserve.
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A nice list of wild flowers that can typically be spotted blooming from mid-July to early August. Includes photos and brief descriptions of the flowers.
Photos of the plants provided by Judi Gay, Kerry Hardy, Norbert Leser, Banner Moffat, Julia Morgan, and Sherry Rega.
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Lane’s Island Wildflower Self-Guided Walk
A list of woodland songbird, that include a brief description and a photograph of each bird. Early mornings are the best times to catch a glimpse of these birds or hear their songs!
Photo of a yellow warbler by Tammie Arcement
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Armbrust Hill Self-Guided Bird Walk
Local ornithologist, John Drury put together a list of all the birds he has seen in the last twenty years. There is a letter N next to the birds who nest on Vinalhaven. Includes common and scientific names.
Photo of purple sandpiper by John Drury
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John Drury List of Birds
A easy to use guide put together by Alan Hayes of common bird seen around Vinalhaven in the summer. The guide is divided into sections based on habitat and size of the bird and includes helpful pictures.
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