Urban Park birding habitat

Fort Foster Park, Kittery

Maine · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Fort Foster Park, Kittery is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Black Duck, and Common Eider 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

5/27/2026Calef Hwy, Barrington US-NH 43.19206, -70.998291 observed

King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

5/27/2026Rye Harbor SP (Ragged Neck)1 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

5/27/2026Jeffrey's Ledge (NH)6 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/27/2026Deer Hill WMA (formerly Brentwood Mitigation Area)1 observed

Lawrence's Warbler (hybrid)

Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F2 backcross)

5/27/2026Deer Hill WMA (formerly Brentwood Mitigation Area)1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/26/2026stakeout Mississippi Kite nest, Dover (2025) (nest location kept secret)1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/26/2026Fort Foster Park, Kittery1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

15/27/2026

Mallard

25/27/2026

Common Eider

555/27/2026

American Oystercatcher

25/27/2026

Semipalmated Plover

125/27/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/27/2026

Willet

25/27/2026

Least Sandpiper

55/27/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

65/27/2026

American Herring Gull

15/27/2026

Common Tern

25/27/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

525/27/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

25/27/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/27/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

25/27/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/27/2026

Least Flycatcher

35/27/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

35/27/2026

Eastern Kingbird

25/27/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

15/27/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Fort Foster Park, Kittery for birding?
The best months to visit Fort Foster Park, Kittery for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Fort Foster Park, Kittery?
Notable species at Fort Foster Park, Kittery include Canada Goose, American Black Duck, Common Eider, Surf Scoter, Bufflehead. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fort Foster Park, Kittery?
Birding at Fort Foster Park, Kittery is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Fort Foster Park, Kittery?
Fort Foster Park, Kittery offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.