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

Leach's Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates leucorhous

7/21/2026Eastern Egg Rock (island vicinity ONLY, please do NOT include mainland starting points)5 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

7/20/2026US-ME-Boothbay Harbor (43.8461,-69.6342)1 observed

Bridled Tern

Onychoprion anaethetus

7/20/2026Eastern Egg Rock (island vicinity ONLY, please do NOT include mainland starting points)1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

7/18/2026Burkett Mill Preserve (MCC)1 observed

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

7/17/2026Georgetown, Maine, US (43.784, -69.721)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Eider

207/21/2026

Atlantic Puffin

307/21/2026

Black Guillemot

207/21/2026

Laughing Gull

507/21/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

17/21/2026

Arctic Tern

27/21/2026

Common Tern

307/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

257/21/2026

American Herring Gull

67/21/2026

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

37/21/2026

Roseate Tern

17/21/2026

Razorbill

17/21/2026

Great Shearwater

17/21/2026

Osprey

17/21/2026

Bald Eagle

17/21/2026

Mallard

17/21/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/21/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

77/21/2026

Common Murre

17/21/2026

Manx Shearwater

17/21/2026

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.