Copper Harbor is hidden in the far north against a backdrop of lakes, mountains and pristine forest. It is the home of numerous wildlife species.

Though there's not as much wildlife to view during the winter months, there are some interesting changes that occur. There are some animals and birds that stick around, they just look different. Two of our local mammals experience a striking transformation from summer to winter. The Snow-shoe Hare and the Ermine turn from brown to white in the winter months. The American Goldfinch turns from bright yellow with black markings to a pale, almost unrecognizable version of its summer self. White-tailed deer trade their attractive smooth red fur for a thick, dull gray, winter coat.

Many of the area mammals are not out and about during the winter months. The Black Bear, Least and Eastern Chipmunks and Striped Skunk are hibernating, while the American Beaver is holed up in it's lodge waiting out winter. Amphibians such as Spring peeper, American toad, Green frog, Wood frog and Mink frog just to name a few are hibernating in mud or tree bark until the warmth of spring arrives.

Porcupine, Red squirrel, Flying Squirrel, American Marten, Fisher, Northern River Otter, Coyote, Grey wolf, Bobcat and Red Fox are just a few other mammals you may see while in the area during the winter months.