Fortunes Rocks - Beach and Ponds

Maine · Northeast

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Habitat

Coastal

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Fortunes Rocks - Beach and Ponds is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Common Eider, Surf Scoter, and Black Scoter among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Common Eider Surf Scoter Black Scoter Long-tailed Duck American Herring Gull

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

7/18/2026Kettle Cove1 observed

Thick-billed Murre

Uria lomvia

7/18/2026Pine Point Beach--Ave. 51 observed

Tricolored Heron x Snowy Egret (hybrid)

Egretta tricolor x thula

7/18/2026Scarborough Marsh--Eastern Trail1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

7/18/2026Hills Beach and Basket Island Causeway2 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

7/18/2026Stratton Island2 observed

Leach's Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates leucorhous

7/18/2026Stratton Island1 observed

Fox Sparrow (Red)

Passerella iliaca

7/17/2026Piper Shores1 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

7/16/2026Ferry Beach SP, Saco1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-billed Gull

27/18/2026

American Herring Gull

17/18/2026

Common Tern

17/18/2026

Pine Warbler

37/18/2026

Common Eider

447/18/2026

Black Guillemot

37/18/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

707/18/2026

Common Loon

17/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

1507/18/2026

Barn Swallow

27/18/2026

Gray Catbird

17/18/2026

House Finch

37/18/2026

Song Sparrow

17/18/2026

Canada Goose

737/18/2026

Semipalmated Plover

67/18/2026

Piping Plover

47/18/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

137/18/2026

Red Knot

27/18/2026

Least Sandpiper

407/18/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

167/18/2026

Birding Tips

1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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 Fortunes Rocks - Beach and Ponds for birding?▼

The best months to visit Fortunes Rocks - Beach and Ponds for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Fortunes Rocks - Beach and Ponds?▼

Notable species at Fortunes Rocks - Beach and Ponds include Common Eider, Surf Scoter, Black Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, American Herring Gull. The area supports coastal habitats.

How difficult is birding at Fortunes Rocks - Beach and Ponds?▼

Birding at Fortunes Rocks - Beach and Ponds is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Fortunes Rocks - Beach and Ponds?▼

Fortunes Rocks - Beach and Ponds offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.