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
Little Egret
Egretta garzetta
Willet (Eastern)
Tringa semipalmata
Black-bellied Plover
Pluvialis squatarola
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Glossy x White-faced Ibis (hybrid)
Plegadis falcinellus x chihi
Red-shouldered x Red-tailed Hawk (hybrid)
Buteo lineatus x jamaicensis
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
American Black Duck
Green-winged Teal
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Lesser Yellowlegs
Greater Yellowlegs
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Glossy Ibis
Osprey
American Kestrel
American Crow
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
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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