July 18, 2024
Perham Stream Birding Trail
Perham Stream's Natural Wealth
Conserved in 2022, the 80-acre Perham Stream Birding Trail is the first property to be owned by the Alliance. There are over two miles of walking trails, with interconnecting loops, that meander along Perham Stream and offers spectacular views of Saddleback Mountain and Mount Abraham.
Perham Stream is listed as a critical salmon and native brook trout habitat by the Maine Natural Areas Program, and endangered Little Brown bats have been located by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Birding at Perham Stream
The Perham Stream Birding Trail is aptly named. With varying habitats and its unique location, there have been 140 bird species documented by Naturalist, Carson Hinkley in his lifetime.
Watch this short video on birding opportunities that await you at the Perham Stream Birding Trail.
Visit eBird to learn about the species our community has recently documented.
Perham Settlement Archaeological Site
Archaeologist Stephen Scharoun is recognized as the leading expert on the Perham Settlement in East Madrid, Maine. His report, “An Historical Archaeological Assessment of the Perham Settlement, East Madrid, Maine,” encapsulates the findings from extensive background research and a detailed walkover of the settlement.
The report offers an overview of the Native American and historic contexts that shaped the area, followed by a historical sketch of the Perham Settlement. This sketch is visually enriched with historic and contemporary photographs, and it includes a sketch map that marks the locations of significant points of interest.
Pictured above: Carson Hinkley walks campers back through time at one of the excavation sites.
Additional Resources
Trail maps can also be found at the trailhead, the Rangeley Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, and the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust.
Access more trail information and directions on Maine Trail Finder.
