Forest birding habitat

Acadia National Park - Otter Point

Maine · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Acadia National Park - Otter Point is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Long-tailed Duck, Purple Sandpiper, and Common Loon among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

4/19/2026Salt Pond Preserve (FBC)4 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

4/18/2026Gray Catbird, Bay Road, Blue Hill, Maine, US (44.34, -68.561)1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

4/17/2026Acadia NP--Dorr Point and Compass Harbor1 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

4/16/2026Marlboro Beach, Lamoine9 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)

Setophaga coronata

4/15/2026Stone Barn Farm (MCHT)2 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/14/2026114 Sandy Lane, Bar Harbor, Maine, US (44.415, -68.326)1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

4/14/2026Pray’s Brook Marsh (MCHT)1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

4/13/2026The Jackson Laboratory1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

4/10/202654 Lakeside Road, Mount Desert, Maine, US (44.336, -68.347)My Property1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Peregrine Falcon

14/19/2026

Song Sparrow

14/19/2026

Common Eider

64/13/2026

Long-tailed Duck

34/13/2026

American Herring Gull

14/13/2026

Black Scoter

74/11/2026

Mourning Dove

24/11/2026

Red-throated Loon

14/11/2026

Common Loon

34/11/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/11/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/11/2026

American Crow

24/11/2026

Common Raven

44/11/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

34/11/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

14/11/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

54/11/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

24/11/2026

American Robin

44/11/2026

Pine Siskin

24/11/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Acadia National Park - Otter Point for birding?
The best months to visit Acadia National Park - Otter Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Acadia National Park - Otter Point?
Notable species at Acadia National Park - Otter Point include Long-tailed Duck, Purple Sandpiper, Common Loon, American Crow, Common Raven. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Acadia National Park - Otter Point?
Birding at Acadia National Park - Otter Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Acadia National Park - Otter Point?
Acadia National Park - Otter Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.