Rocky coastline at Acadia National Park with spruce forest

Acadia National Park

Maine · Northeast

Habitat
ForestCoastalMountain
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-July

Entrance Fee

$35 per vehicle (7-day pass)

Hours

Open 24 hours; visitor center hours vary seasonally

About This Location

Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island offers a unique mix of boreal and temperate habitats along the Maine coast. Birders can find nesting warblers in spruce forests, pelagic species from coastal overlooks, and Peregrine Falcons on cliff faces.

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

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/15/2026Main St. Ellsworth, Maine1 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

4/15/2026Fosters Pond1 observed

Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

4/15/202617 Heritage Oaks, Blue Hill, ME 44.412, -68.5961 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

4/10/20265 Star Nursery and Orchard1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wild Turkey

14/15/2026

American Bittern

14/15/2026

American Crow

24/15/2026

Hermit Thrush

24/15/2026

American Robin

14/15/2026

Mourning Dove

74/15/2026

American Herring Gull

14/15/2026

Common Loon

14/15/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/15/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/15/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

54/15/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/15/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

24/15/2026

Brown Creeper

24/15/2026

Red Crossbill

34/15/2026

American Goldfinch

84/15/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

14/15/2026

Song Sparrow

14/15/2026

Northern Cardinal

24/15/2026

Blue Jay

14/15/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Take a boat tour to see puffins on nearby islands

  2. 2

    Bird the carriage roads at dawn for warblers

  3. 3

    Visit during spring migration (April-May) for the greatest species diversity

  4. 4

    Arrive at dawn for peak bird activity, especially during migration seasons

  5. 5

    Check the tide schedule — shorebirds are most active during falling and low tides

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Acadia National Park for birding?
The best months to visit Acadia National Park for birding are May-July. The best seasons are Spring and Summer.
What birds can I see at Acadia National Park?
Notable species at Acadia National Park include Atlantic Puffin, Peregrine Falcon, Spruce Grouse, Black-throated Green Warbler, Boreal Chickadee, Wild Turkey, Mourning Dove, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports forest, coastal, mountain habitats.
How difficult is birding at Acadia National Park?
Birding at Acadia National Park is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Acadia National Park?
The entrance fee at Acadia National Park is $35 per vehicle (7-day pass). Hours: Open 24 hours; visitor center hours vary seasonally.
What amenities are available at Acadia National Park?
Acadia National Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Visitor Center, Trails, Campground.