Peaks Island
Maine · Northeast
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Peaks Island is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Greater Scaup 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
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Common Murre
Uria aalge
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Eastern Screech-Owl
Megascops asio
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Greater Scaup
Red-breasted Merganser
Rock Pigeon
American Herring Gull
Common Loon
Bald Eagle
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
House Finch
Northern Cardinal
American Black Duck
Common Eider
Long-tailed Duck
House Sparrow
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.