Scarborough Marsh - Eastern Trail
Maine · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Scarborough Marsh - Eastern Trail is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 270 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, and Red-breasted Merganser 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
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Little Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Pomarine Jaeger
Stercorarius pomarinus
Leach's Storm-Petrel
Hydrobates leucorhous
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Brant
Branta bernicla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Willet
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Least Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Glossy Ibis
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Osprey
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Gray Catbird
Veery
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Pine Point Beach
- Gilsland Farm Audubon Center
- Scarborough Beach State Park
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