Coastal birding habitat

Kettle Cove

Maine · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Kettle Cove is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 239 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Greater Scaup, and Long-tailed 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

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

Snowy x Little Egret (hybrid)

Egretta thula x garzetta

7/16/2026Gilsland Farm Audubon Center1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

87/18/2026

Killdeer

47/18/2026

Least Sandpiper

87/18/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

47/18/2026

Common Tern

27/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

127/18/2026

Willet

17/18/2026

Baird's Sandpiper

17/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

27/18/2026

American Herring Gull

57/18/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

27/18/2026

Least Tern

17/18/2026

Common Loon

17/18/2026

Great Egret

17/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/18/2026

Willow Flycatcher

17/18/2026

Blue Jay

27/18/2026

American Crow

47/18/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

27/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Kettle Cove for birding?
The best months to visit Kettle Cove for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Kettle Cove?
Notable species at Kettle Cove include Canada Goose, Greater Scaup, Long-tailed Duck, Bufflehead, Common Eider. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Kettle Cove?
Birding at Kettle Cove is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Kettle Cove?
Kettle Cove offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.