Eastern Egg Rock

Maine · Northeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Eastern Egg Rock is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Red-eyed Vireo Scarlet Tanager Pileated Woodpecker Wood Thrush Ovenbird

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/15/2026Town Landing, Damariscotta1 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/14/2026149 Marshall Point1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

4/14/2026149 Marshall Point1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

4/9/2026Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve (BRLT), Boothbay Harbor1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

4/8/2026246 Ocean Point Rd, East Boothbay US-ME 43.86347, -69.584831 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/6/2026Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve (BRLT), Boothbay Harbor1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

4/3/2026Glon with the Wind Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

24/9/2026

Common Eider

424/9/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

24/9/2026

American Herring Gull

24/9/2026

Common Loon

14/9/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/9/2026

Eastern Phoebe

24/9/2026

American Crow

24/9/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

44/9/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

34/9/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

14/9/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

44/9/2026

Brown Creeper

44/9/2026

Eastern Bluebird

34/9/2026

Mallard

84/8/2026

American Black Duck

24/8/2026

Wild Turkey

34/8/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Eastern Egg Rock for birding?▼

The best months to visit Eastern Egg Rock for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Eastern Egg Rock?▼

Notable species at Eastern Egg Rock include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Eastern Egg Rock?▼

Birding at Eastern Egg Rock is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Eastern Egg Rock?▼

Eastern Egg Rock offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.