Little Deer Isle, Maine facts for kids

Little Deer Isle is an island in Penobscot Bay, lying just north of the town (and island) of Deer Isle, Maine, United States, of which it is a part. The island is served by Maine State Route 15 via the Deer Isle Bridge. The northern end of the island is called Eggemoggin and there is a small island with a lighthouse on it at the tip called Pumpkin Island. Little Deer is approximately four miles (6.4 km) long and connects to Deer Isle by way of a causeway. There are only about 300 year-round residents of Little Deer, but many more summer residents. There is abundant wildlife on the island including deer, fox, squirrels, wild turkeys, ospreys, and bald eagles.