Parsons Beach
Maine · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
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
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
White-crowned Sparrow (leucophrys)
Zonotrichia leucophrys
King Eider
Somateria spectabilis
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
American Black Duck
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Red-breasted Merganser
American Herring Gull
Horned Grebe
Common Loon
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Northern Mockingbird
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.