Quoddy Head State Park
Maine · Northeast
About This Location
Quoddy Head State Park is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, and Barrow's Goldeneye 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
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Eider
Killdeer
Great Cormorant
Northern Harrier
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
House Finch
Purple Finch
American Goldfinch
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Wild Turkey
House Sparrow
Black Scoter
American Herring Gull
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Savannah Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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