Wetland birding habitat

Green Point Wildlife Management Area

Maine · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Green Point Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, and Black-capped Chickadee 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

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

6/1/2026I-295 N, Topsham US-ME 43.96049, -69.958101 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/31/2026Paper Mill Trail & Androscoggin River Trail1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

5/29/2026Lilly Pond Community Forest Trails (KELT)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/29/2026Little Sheepscot Narrows1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/28/2026Home1 observed

Upland Sandpiper

Bartramia longicauda

5/27/2026Bowdoin Sand Plain1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

5/26/2026Pennywood Acres1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/23/2026Poops house1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

5/23/2026Wharton Point, Brunswick2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

225/31/2026

Chukar

25/31/2026

Rock Pigeon

15/31/2026

Mourning Dove

55/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

65/31/2026

Bald Eagle

25/31/2026

Belted Kingfisher

15/31/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Northern Flicker

15/31/2026

Alder Flycatcher

25/31/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/31/2026

Least Flycatcher

45/31/2026

Eastern Phoebe

15/31/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

35/31/2026

Eastern Kingbird

25/31/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

25/31/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

85/31/2026

American Crow

45/31/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

35/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Green Point Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Green Point Wildlife Management Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Green Point Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Green Point Wildlife Management Area include Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Green Point Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Green Point Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Green Point Wildlife Management Area?
Green Point Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.