Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary

I believe the Stanton Bird Club manages this protected 372-acre plot in the city. The preserve includes a wide meadow, which I'm sure is a great place to spot birds. To protect wildlife, dogs aren't allowed, but there does seem to be some interesting human activities allowed, evidenced by a massive stone chimney (Anthony Fireplace) surrounded…

Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary, Lewiston, Maine. 494 likes · 3,810 were here. Wildlife Sanctuary

Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary is a 372-acre wildlife preserve, serving as the green capstone of Lewiston since 1921. At 512', Thorncrag Hill is the highest

Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary, Lewiston: See 26 reviews, articles, and 3 photos of Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary, ranked No.2 on TripAdvisor among 20 attractions in Lewiston.

Has numerous well marked and groomed trails. Outer loop is approximately 3.5 miles. From parking lot to top is about .5 miles.

thorncrag entranceThe Stanton Bird Club has been actively engaged in conservation work in the Androscoggin County area for over 80 years. Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary in Lewiston, a 372 acre wildlife preserve, has been the primary focus of that activity through the years. At an elevation of 510 feet, the highest point in the city, this sanctuary sits as a green capstone, a forested oasis surrounded on three sides by urban and suburban development. The “Crag”, belonging to the family Thorne in the 1800’s, is a familiar and well loved landmark in Lewiston. The human use of this land over the decades has been as varied as the habitats and wildlife it has always protected. Uses have included: recreation and scientific research by Bates College, a sheep and dairy farm, tuberculosis sanitorium, homestead for the reclusive Elder Thorne, and facility for Highland Spring Bottled Water Company.