Forest birding habitat

Pemaquid Point

Maine · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Pemaquid Point is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Black Duck, Common Eider, and Black Scoter 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

Bridled Tern

Onychoprion anaethetus

7/19/2026Eastern Egg Rock (island vicinity ONLY, please do NOT include mainland starting points)1 observed

Leach's Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates leucorhous

7/19/2026Eastern Egg Rock (island vicinity ONLY, please do NOT include mainland starting points)

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

7/19/2026Reid SP--Half Mile Beach2 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

7/18/2026Pemaquid Harbor1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Eider

17/18/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

17/18/2026

Black Guillemot

47/18/2026

Laughing Gull

37/18/2026

American Herring Gull

7/18/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

57/18/2026

Common Tern

27/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

47/18/2026

American Robin

17/18/2026

American Goldfinch

17/18/2026

Bald Eagle

17/17/2026

Song Sparrow

47/17/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

27/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

17/17/2026

House Finch

37/16/2026

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

47/16/2026

Common Grackle

17/15/2026

Black Scoter

17/13/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

27/13/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

17/13/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Pemaquid Point for birding?
The best months to visit Pemaquid Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pemaquid Point?
Notable species at Pemaquid Point include American Black Duck, Common Eider, Black Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Common Goldeneye. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pemaquid Point?
Birding at Pemaquid Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Pemaquid Point?
Pemaquid Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.