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August 30, 2017

By NEOC Info | Sep 6, 2017 | Comments Off on August 30, 2017

We traveled by pontoon boat this evening and didn’t find moose, but saw loons, ducks, and a blue heron.    We will keep looking for moose next time!

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August 29, 2017

By NEOC Info | Sep 6, 2017 | Comments Off on August 29, 2017

It was a quiet night for our van tour, not many animals were moving around.  We saw just one whitetail deer, a doe.

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August 28, 2017

By NEOC Info | Sep 6, 2017 | Comments Off on August 28, 2017

Our evening wildlife tour on the lake saw loons, a blue heron, and geese, but unfortunately no moose.

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August 26, 2017

By NEOC Info | Aug 26, 2017 | Comments Off on August 26, 2017

The morning’s moose tour, though chilly, provided the perfect conditions for several Maine wildlife to appear. Herons fished along the banks of Millinocket lake! Loons hooted their eerie tunes through…

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August 25, 2017

By NEOC Info | Aug 25, 2017 | Comments Off on August 25, 2017

The chilly morning air provided perfect weather conditions for spotting loons on the lake. Diving deep, before appearing seemingly out of nowhere! The evening also experienced the chill that the…

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August 24, 2017

By NEOC Info | Aug 24, 2017 | Comments Off on August 24, 2017

The sunny atmosphere and clear blue skies set the scene for a morning wildlife tour. Eagles swooped overhead, while a loon sang it’s eerie melody. A cormorant also joined in…

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August 22, 2017

By NEOC Info | Aug 22, 2017 | Comments Off on August 22, 2017

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

By NEOC Info | Aug 21, 2017 | Comments Off on August 21, 2017

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

By NEOC Info | Aug 20, 2017 | Comments Off on August 20, 2017

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

By NEOC Info | Aug 19, 2017 | Comments Off on August 19, 2017

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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