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
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Common Murre
Uria aalge
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Eastern Screech-Owl
Megascops asio
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Blue Jay
American Crow
European Starling
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
American Black Duck
American Herring Gull
Common Loon
Horned Lark
Mallard
Ring-billed Gull
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Common Raven
American Tree Sparrow
Common Merganser
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