Forest birding habitat

Reid State Park, Georgetown

Maine · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Reid State Park, Georgetown is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 248 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

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

5/27/2026Reid SP--Little River2 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/27/2026Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens1 observed

Upland Sandpiper

Bartramia longicauda

5/27/2026Bowdoin Sand Plain1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

5/26/2026142 Front Street, Bath, Maine, US (43.914, -69.814)1 observed

Manx Shearwater

Puffinus puffinus

5/26/2026Eastern Egg Rock (island vicinity ONLY, please do NOT include mainland starting points)1 observed

Tufted Puffin

Fratercula cirrhata

5/26/2026Eastern Egg Rock (island vicinity ONLY, please do NOT include mainland starting points)1 observed

Pacific Loon

Gavia pacifica

5/23/2026Gulf of Maine, Boothbay US-ME (43.7791,-69.5992)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

115/27/2026

Willet

25/27/2026

Snowy Egret

15/27/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

15/27/2026

Song Sparrow

45/27/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

75/27/2026

Common Eider

35/27/2026

Black-bellied Plover

15/27/2026

Semipalmated Plover

65/27/2026

Sanderling

35/27/2026

Least Sandpiper

35/27/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

25/27/2026

Laughing Gull

35/27/2026

American Herring Gull

25/27/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

25/27/2026

Common Tern

35/27/2026

Common Loon

15/27/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/27/2026

Bald Eagle

15/27/2026

Barn Swallow

25/27/2026

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 Reid State Park, Georgetown for birding?
The best months to visit Reid State Park, Georgetown for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Reid State Park, Georgetown?
Notable species at Reid State Park, Georgetown include American Black Duck, Common Eider, Black Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Bufflehead. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Reid State Park, Georgetown?
Birding at Reid State Park, Georgetown is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Reid State Park, Georgetown?
Reid State Park, Georgetown offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.