PREFACE 



This report is one of several detailing the results of 1976 and 1977 

 inventories of nesting waterbird colonies along the U.S. Atlantic coast, 

 the U.S. Great Lakes and the northern Gulf of Mexico. 



Appreciation for the diversity and numbers of coastal birds in Maine 

 and their dependence upon coastal nesting sites should help to guarantee 

 their protection and management. 



Any suggestions or questions regarding this report should be directed to: 



Information Transfer Specialist 

 National Coastal Ecosystems Team 

 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 

 NASA-Slidell Computer Complex 

 1010 Gause Boulevard 

 Slidell, Louisiana 70458 



or 



Regional Activities Leader 



Coastal Ecosystems 



U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 



One Gateway Center 



Newton Corner, Massachusetts 02158 



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