Living only a half a mile from Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary, it only took me two minutes to get there by car. I decided to go there the day after Peeks Island because I was in an "get homework done" mood and the weather was very warm that day. So wearing shorts and t-shirt, Ashley (my fiancee) and I made our way into the trails of the Sanctuary. We have been here many times before but not since the recent construction of the new parking lot and revamping of the trails. We usually take the red trail but today we decided to take the white and blue trails with the intention of ending up at the grand fireplace. With the weather getting co
ld, the sanctuary was surprisingly green and full of life. We saw many birds, squirrels, and bees, but we managed to avoid ticks. Along the way we came across many ponds but there is a fairly large pond with benches at it. Also along the trails are plaques, such as the one above. I had Ashley take a picture of me in front of a pond, as proof that I was there.
We sat at many of the benches along the way, to rest and take pictures. When we got to the fireplace, Ashley and I had a picnic. After eating we made videos of us dancing, and doing silly things. After about an hour we made our way down the green trail back towards the car. We didn't stay long, because the polish man that I am, wore shorts in late September. Although the weather was warm when we arrived, it was cold by the time that we left.
ld, the sanctuary was surprisingly green and full of life. We saw many birds, squirrels, and bees, but we managed to avoid ticks. Along the way we came across many ponds but there is a fairly large pond with benches at it. Also along the trails are plaques, such as the one above. I had Ashley take a picture of me in front of a pond, as proof that I was there.We sat at many of the benches along the way, to rest and take pictures. When we got to the fireplace, Ashley and I had a picnic. After eating we made videos of us dancing, and doing silly things. After about an hour we made our way down the green trail back towards the car. We didn't stay long, because the polish man that I am, wore shorts in late September. Although the weather was warm when we arrived, it was cold by the time that we left.
Historical Significance
Thornscrag is a tourist attraction but not as much as Old Orchard, or Lewiston. Really, Thornscrag is primarily used as a place for locals to find peace from the world. It is a quiet place where locals can walk their dogs, run, walk, or have a picnic. This is what Ashley and I did. Thornscrag isn't only a free nature trail, but a bird sanctuary. There are a few birds that dwell within Thornscrag that are not found in the entire state of Maine.
Thornscrag was originally home of Elder Thorn as farmland and eventually belonging to the Highland Spring Water Bottle Company. Thornscrag would become a 357 acre wildlife preserve. Surrounding it are the suburban and commercial life of Lewiston. The fire place that sits upon the "Crag" is the highest point in Lewiston. Thornscrag has been a bird and wildlife sanctuary for more than 80 years.
This place is significant because it represents the community that it resides in. All forms of people come to visit this place and it houses sanctuary for many people. Also many activities for certain groups, such as the boy/girls scouts and Bates College, are held at Thornscrag. Again, we see another sign of preservation in Maine life. As a whole we see the local peoples outreach towards a attempt to preserve the life around them.
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