Parsons Beach
Maine · Northeast
About This Location
Parsons Beach is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This coastal 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
Little Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Dovekie
Alle alle
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Common Eider
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Black Scoter
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Piping Plover
Willet
Bonaparte's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Least Tern
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-tailed Hawk
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
American Crow
Bank Swallow
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.