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Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, Old Town, ME

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Sports & Outdoors

Hirundo Wildlife Refuge

A nature preserve in Maine with trails, wildlife viewing, and outdoor programs open to the public.

1107 West Old Town Rd., Old Town, ME 04468 · Old Town, ME

About Hirundo Wildlife Refuge

Hirundo is a Maine nature preserve offering hiking trails, paddling, and wildlife watching. Visitors may see turtles, mink, muskrats, snakes, deer, and many bird species. The site has three gates, and it offers free canoe rentals in summer and free snowshoe rentals in winter. It also hosts seasonal camps, events, and educational programs.

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