NPSpecies

Manville (1960) reported this species "along the seashore at Seawall".

Native to New England (Godin 1977). Native to Maine (Palmer 1937).

Manville (1960) report that mink are present on Mount Desert Island but numbers have decreased and they are seldom encountered. Coman (1987) observed on several occasions in Northeast Creek.

Park Species Detail: Checklist information (Park Status) updated 4/8/03 by professional judgement of Bruce Connery, ACAD wildlife biologist- cites Harrison, A. Fuller (1999 or 2000- yet to be entered to NPspecies ) Connery et al. (1998): Reported this species during searches of watersheds within the park during 1997. Coman (1987) observed on several occasions on Northeast Creek, family groups may sometimes be encountered in spring and summer. Coman (1981): Reported for MDI, no details. Acadia National Park (1976): reported as rare during 1962-64 and 1976; reported as common during 1942, 1944, and 1965-1973. Manville (1960) reported "along the seashore at Seawall"; present on MDI but numbers have decreased and they are seldom encountered. Manville (1942): seen frequently along the saltwater and freshwater shores; Thompson and Smith (1933) report 40 mink on MDI; one taken in a trap at Round Pond on 27 September 1934 (L. Smith). Stupka (1933) estimates 40 mink on Mount Desert Island, with 7 of these within park boundaries., Park Species Data Source: Connery et al. (1998); Manville (1960); Manville (1942); Stupka (1933) Legacy NPSpecies information may no longer be applicable, please remove if it is not applicable. In legacy NPSpecies Residency was Unknown with comment: Likely breeding within the park, but records. Coman (1987) family groups may sometimes be encountered in spring and summer.