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Flora
 The history of the coastal spruce forests of this region may be surprising to one unfamiliar with this environment. Their small stature lead many to believe we have only young trees along this coast. This is not so; a tree the height of a person may be up to 100 years old. This is due to a combination of generally thin soil cover and strong predominant winds blowing onshore. White spruce growing adjacent to the coast typically form dense forests of windsculpted trees, where branch growth is thicker on the lee side.
Highly specialized vegetation has developed in answer to the nutritionally demanding conditions. The carnivorous pitcher plant and various wild orchids are among the types of flora you will find here. In August, you may be lucky enough to find a patch of bake apples.
Fauna
 The Sugar Islands are part of the protective barrier for Tor Bay, and are home to many of the fourteen sea mammals which frequent this coast. A short sail from Charlos Cove can afford one a view of the large resident grey and harbour seal populations, eider ducks, double crested cormorants, terns, and great blue herons. There is also the chance for an occasional sighting of porpoises, dolphins, and whales throughout the Tor Bay area.
Birding
 Sea Wind Landing enjoys a unique geographical location, situated on a peninsula jutting thirty miles out into the Atlantic. Storm-blown ocean strays and disoriented migrants stop here to rest and feed.
Some of the more distinguished visitors to our area include: Laughing Gull, Ross Gull, Iceland and Glaucous Gull, Great White Pelican, Bonaparte's Gull and several types of terns including the Caspian Tern and Arctic Tern.
 On our woodland trails watch for Blue Grosbeak, Baltimore Oreole, Summer Tanager, Indigo Bunting and even the beautifully gaudy Painted Bunting moving through the shadows of our mixed growth forest.
Overhead one may glimpse Bald Eagles, Turkey Vultures, Ospreys and the rare Black Vulture soaring lazily on the thermals. |
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