Audubon Society Lakes Region chapter plans program on Lake Umbagog

MOULTONBOROUGH — Lakes Region Chapter of the New Hampshire Audubon Society will host a program called A Visit to Lake Umbagog, presented by Bob Quinn on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Loon Center.

In far northeastern NH lies the richest wildlife area in all of the Granite State — Lake Umbagog. William Brewster, the paragon of 19th century field ornithologists described it as “…like many a precious stone, [it] has beauty and charm due to the effectiveness of its perfect setting ….”

The Umbagog region is still one of the wildest, most bird-rich areas in northern New England. In this program, Quinn will share the dramatic scenery of this remote area, as well as talk about some of the fascinating changes in Umbagog’s bird life over the last 140 years. The focus of the program will be on the Lake Umabgog National Wildlife Refuge and its efforts to protect this dazzling northern lake and the surrounding forests. Quinn will also share his visit to Umbagog during the 2024 solar eclipse.

Quinn is a native of New Hampshire with a degree in zoology from the University of New Hampshire. He has led field trips throughout North America, as well as numerous trips to Trinidad, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Australia, New Zealand, and Bhutan. He is the proprietor of a natural history services business, Merlin Enterprises, and has worked on contract for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the State of New Hampshire, the Society for the Protection of NH Forests, and the NH Audubon Society among others.

For more information, visit nhaudubonlakes.com.