Peaks Island
Maine · Northeast
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
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
Little Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Atlantic Puffin
Fratercula arctica
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Common Murre
Uria aalge
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Common Eider
Long-tailed Duck
Rock Pigeon
Double-crested Cormorant
Eastern Phoebe
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
American Redstart
Northern Yellow Warbler
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.