The Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center, owned and managed by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, is a 3,100-acre estuary in Scarborough, ME. It is the largest salt marsh in the state and encompasses tidal marsh, salt creeks, freshwater marsh, and uplands, providing vital resting, breeding, and feeding grounds for wildlife. Visitors can explore the marsh on foot, canoe, or kayak, with naturalist-guided and self-guided tours available, as well as exhibits, a nature trail, and a Maine Audubon Nature Store.
Scarborough Marsh is a haven for a diverse range of wildlife, particularly birds, including waterfowl, egrets, herons, Glossy Ibis, and various species of shorebirds. It is also home to grassland songbirds and birds of prey, as well as muskrat, mink, otter, and deer. The marsh's rich ecosystem and its significance as a coastal wildlife habitat have led to its protection and conservation efforts by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Maine Audubon, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and a valuable resource for research and education.
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