The region around Wild Fox Resort supports over 185 bird species, including 23 kinds of warbler, loons, American black ducks, Canadian geese and wood ducks.
We offer over 2 miles of nature trails on our property. We have three major wildlife paths for our guests to explore. The paths have benches to sit and enjoy the wildlife.
- Shoreline path – ¾ mile trail that covers our entire water front. The path starts at Junior Lake, follows Horseshoe Stream and finally opens to breath taking views of Horseshoe Lake. (Shoreline trail is unfinished)
- West Woodland Path – ½ mile trail which follows the bog system that slowly drains into Horseshoe Lake.
- Woodland/Wetland Loop – ½ mile trail which starts near the campgrounds and follows the eastern side of wetland bog plus heads in to the hardwoods of the forest.
Note – our trails will be open at the end of June.
Downeast Land Trust_Little Mayberry Cove Trail
The area has spectacular Fall foliage……perfect photographic opportunities.
Answer Tree
One of our oldest and wisest pine trees on the property has been known to listen to your problems and provide answers to those tough questions. Don’t downplay this, until you have actually tried it.
Moose
It’s not uncommon to see moose on the property. They often cross Horseshoe Stream and are seen walking up the dirt roads. Watch for their tracks in the road on your way in and out. You could take a leisurely drive and maybe see the huge bull that we commonly see on our property. Last Fall our construction crew watched two smaller bulls sparring in the road.
Deer
Deer are more elusive than moose. Although the area has a good population, we see more moose than we do deer.
Red Fox
Legend has it, that seeing a red fox in the wild is a sign that good luck will come your way.
Bald Eagles
Bald eagles are commonly seen on Horseshoe Lake and Junior Lake.
Otter & Beaver
Otter and beavers are sometimes seen on the shore of Horseshoe Stream. You will cross over the beaver dam as you paddle into Horseshoe Lake from our dock.
Loons
Loons are very numerous on our lakes. We have seen flocks of over 50 loons in the lake chasing smelts. In the evening you will hear their soothing calls across the lake. The last two Summers, we have had nesting loons on Horseshoe Lake. Many of our guests could watch loons feed their baby, and teaching survival skills in our cove this past summer.
Coyotes
Coyotes are often heard calling between packs after dark and in the early morning.
Black Bear
Black bear are very elusive, but can sometimes be seen feeding in local berry patches.
Varying Hare / Rabbit
Rabbits in northern Maine are actually Varying Hares, best known as Snowshoe rabbits. They change color with the seasons and can be seen easiest in the late Fall when there is no snow on the ground, as they are primarily white. At times they will surprise you when they jump out from their hiding place as you walk by.
