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August 22, 2017

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The evening’s moose tour enjoyed a quiet summer night on Millinocket lake. Eagles called softly, breaking the silent, warm night. Loons also cried out in their soft, eerie tones. With…

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August 21, 2017

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Tonight’s tour returned with chuckles and awe.  Eight loons were swimming along the lake, when guests spotted them. An osprey also dove into the lake, hunting for it’s next fish…

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August 20, 2017

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With the sun shining down and the soft breeze caressing the boat, the evening’s tour was a promising one. Greeting one another, the guests spent time searching for wildlife and…

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August 19, 2017

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Our group this evening was excited to see two cow moose on their pontoon tour! They also saw eagles and loons on their adventure! It was a great evening for…

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August 18, 2017

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Our tour of the morning saw vast amounts of ducks, and even some herons. The guests also spotted a bald eagle flying overhead! The evening’s tour also encountered mallard ducks,…

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August 17, 2017

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The evening’s tour returned after a magical evening of wildlife sightings.  Ducks and geese were in abundance tonight. A great blue heron also flew past the van, speeding towards it’s…

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August 15, 2017

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The evening’s tour provided some up close encounters with sever water fowl. Canadian geese flew overhead, and swam along the banks. Common loons also swam and dove in the lakes…

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August 14, 2017

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The evening’s tour returned with joy and laughter. Out on the lake, the group had encountered soaring eagles. They also encountered several loons diving along the pond shores! Book now…

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August 13, 2017

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The morning’s tour enjoyed the peace and tranquility of Millinocket lake. Suddenly, a hawk swooped down to prey on fish in the lake! Loons also awoke and cried their eerie…

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August 12, 2017

By NEOC Info | Aug 13, 2017 | Comments Off on August 12, 2017

The evening’s tour was a success! The guests encountered several of Maine’s bountiful wildlife and views. Loons swam in the lake, while beavers sought for wood to build dams. Ospreys…

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