NPSpecies

Present in the park on MDI (Higgins et al. 1998); Manville (1942) species reported on summit of Cadillac Mountain.

Whitaker and Hamilton (1998) Native to New England. Native to Maine (Palmer 1937).

Common on Mount Desert Island (Coman 1987).

Park Species Detail: Higgins et al. 1998: Surveyed flying squirrel populations on Mount Desert Island during the summer of 1992; only northern flying squirrels were trapped. In the mixed conifer-hardwood stands, flying squirrels were captured at locations with larger deciduous trees. Sawdy (1997) 1 captured in a trap at Indian Point between 21 April and 28 May 1997. Garman (1991): 28 captures of 21 individuals during trapping in 1987 and 1988 in aspen-birch and red spruce habitats Coman (1987, 1981): Present on Mount Desert Island in "gratifying numbers". Allen (1969): Present at Western Point; 3 individuals captured. Davis (1961): One Northern Flying Squirrel was captured in a trap within the park at the Beech Hill Spruce/fir stand, but the abundance of this species was unknown. Calhoun (1951) trapped on MDI during 1950, exact locations unknown. Calhoun (1950): Trapped on MDI during November 1949, exact locations unknown. Manville (1942): Common and widespread on MDI, known from sea level to Cadillac Mountain summit; a nest occupied by 4 flying squirrels was observed south of The Tarn on 19 December 1934 (Stupka). Branin (1939): Two northern flying squirrels were captured in snap traps near the Jackson Memorial Laboratory (in Hulls Cove then? GHM)., Park Species Data Source: Higgins et al. (1998); Garman (1991); Allen (1969); Davis (1961); Manville (1942)