Maine Wildlife Transport - MWT

04/30/2026

(173/250) The common loon is an iconic diving bird known for its haunting calls and striking black-and-white breeding plumage. With dagger-like bills and strong legs, loons are expert swimmers. This time of year, loons are making their way back to northern lakes.



Photo: Gary J. Wege/USFWS

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

The bald eagle is a true comeback story.

By 1963, there were just 417 nesting pairs left in the lower 48. A national symbol, nearly gone. Not from one thing, but from a perfect storm of habitat loss, persecution, and a pesticide that made their eggs too fragile to survive.

And then… we did something very American. We fixed it.

Communities stepped up. We chose to protect something that represents all of us. And it worked.

Today, there are more than 71,000 nesting pairs across the lower 48 states. That’s not just a wildlife success story. That’s a values story.

As we approach the Freedom 250 celebration, the bald eagle reminds us that this country has always been at its best when we step up and take care of what matters.



Photo courtesy of Gordon Garcia

04/30/2026

(178/250) The big brown bat is one of the most common and widespread bat species in North America. It has broad wings and an appetite for night-flying insects. This time of year, bats are active after spending the winter hibernating.



Photo: Leah Riley/USFWS

04/26/2026

Maine Wildlife Transport will be out of service from April 26,2026 till October 2026. The reason for this is I have taken a job with Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and to avoid any conflict of interests I need to temporarily shut down MWT. If you need assistance please contact Wilderness Miracles, Misfits Rehab, S**o River Wildlife, or call the Maine State Police Dispatch in Augusta to contact a State Wildlife Conflict Agent or Game Warden.

04/13/2026