Gilsland Farm Audubon Center
Maine · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free (donations welcome)
Grounds: dawn to dusk daily; Center: Mon-Sat 9 AM - 4 PM
About This Location
Gilsland Farm Audubon Center is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Atlantic Puffin
Fratercula arctica
Bridled Tern
Onychoprion anaethetus
Little Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus
Tricolored Heron x Snowy Egret (hybrid)
Egretta tricolor x thula
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Osprey
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Scarborough Marsh
- Mackworth Island
- Back Cove Trail
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