Urban Park birding habitat

Portland Head Light - Fort Williams Park

Maine · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Portland Head Light - Fort Williams Park is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Common Eider, Surf Scoter, and White-winged 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

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

7/18/2026Kettle Cove1 observed

Thick-billed Murre

Uria lomvia

7/18/2026Pine Point Beach--Ave. 51 observed

Tricolored Heron x Snowy Egret (hybrid)

Egretta tricolor x thula

7/18/2026Scarborough Marsh--Eastern Trail1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

7/18/2026Hills Beach and Basket Island Causeway2 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

7/18/2026Stratton Island2 observed

Leach's Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates leucorhous

7/18/2026Stratton Island1 observed

Fox Sparrow (Red)

Passerella iliaca

7/17/2026Piper Shores1 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

7/16/2026Ferry Beach SP, Saco1 observed

Snowy x Little Egret (hybrid)

Egretta thula x garzetta

7/16/2026Gilsland Farm Audubon Center1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Eider

247/18/2026

Rock Pigeon

117/18/2026

Black Guillemot

17/18/2026

American Herring Gull

27/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

77/18/2026

American Crow

27/18/2026

Northern Mockingbird

17/18/2026

House Sparrow

27/18/2026

American Goldfinch

57/18/2026

Song Sparrow

17/18/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/18/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

17/18/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

17/18/2026

Common Tern

17/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/17/2026

Broad-winged Hawk

17/17/2026

Glossy Ibis

17/16/2026

Canada Goose

47/16/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

27/15/2026

Fish Crow

27/15/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Portland Head Light - Fort Williams Park for birding?
The best months to visit Portland Head Light - Fort Williams Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Portland Head Light - Fort Williams Park?
Notable species at Portland Head Light - Fort Williams Park include Common Eider, Surf Scoter, White-winged Scoter, Black Scoter, Long-tailed Duck. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Portland Head Light - Fort Williams Park?
Birding at Portland Head Light - Fort Williams Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Portland Head Light - Fort Williams Park?
Portland Head Light - Fort Williams Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.