Six species of auks, or alcids, can be seen in Maine waters. The Razorbill is t

• Main Author: Podolsky, Richard
• Format: Text
• Language: unknown
• Published: Portland Public Library Digital Commons 1987
• Subjects: Endangered species; Birds; Freeman Rock; Main Island; Razorbill; Seal Island
• Online Access: https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_island/165

Six species of auks, or alcids, can be seen in Maine waters. The Razorbill is the largest, rarest, and prettiest, with about 330 breeding in the Gulf of Maine. All live on one of four breeding colonies: Machias Seal Island, Matinicus Rock, Old Main Island, and Freeman Rock. Although predation by egg...