Sandy Point, Cousins Island
Maine · Northeast
About This Location
Sandy Point, Cousins Island is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts American Black Duck, Surf Scoter, and Long-tailed Duck 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
Peregrine Falcon (North American)
Falco peregrinus
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Atlantic Puffin
Fratercula arctica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Eider
American Herring Gull
Snowy Egret
Bald Eagle
European Starling
Northern Yellow Warbler
Laughing Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
American Crow
Gray Catbird
Common Yellowthroat
American Redstart
Northern Cardinal
Ring-billed Gull
Common Tern
Blue Jay
Song Sparrow
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Broad-winged Hawk
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.