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Birding Near Bar Harbor, ME

15 birding locations within 50 miles

Maine · United States

15

Locations

47+

Species

5

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Bar Harbor

Coastal birding habitat

Maine

< 1 mi away

Moderate

Bar Harbor

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 220 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Rocky coastline at Acadia National Park with spruce forest

Maine

4.8 mi away

Moderate

Acadia National Park

Coastal Maine park with boreal breeding birds and pelagic species.

ForestCoastalMountainSpringSummer
Forest birding habitat

Maine

4.8 mi away

Moderate

Acadia National Park

Forest birding hotspot in Maine with 240 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

4.9 mi away

Challenging

Mount Desert Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 212 recorded species.

CoastalDesertSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

5.0 mi away

Challenging

Mount Desert Island High School

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 204 recorded species.

CoastalDesertSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maine

5.6 mi away

Moderate

Acadia National Park - Otter Point

Forest birding hotspot in Maine with 208 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maine

8.0 mi away

Moderate

Acadia National Park - Schoodic Point

Forest birding hotspot in Maine with 248 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maine

11.5 mi away

Moderate

Acadia National Park - Seawall Picnic Area

Forest birding hotspot in Maine with 211 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Maine

15.0 mi away

Moderate

Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge - Petit Manan Point

Wetland birding hotspot in Maine with 203 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Desert birding habitat

Maine

29.2 mi away

Moderate

Mount Desert Rock

Desert birding hotspot in Maine with 216 recorded species.

DesertSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

33.7 mi away

Challenging

Sears Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 238 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Maine

41.5 mi away

Moderate

Penjajawoc Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Maine with 204 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

43.4 mi away

Challenging

Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge (island vicinity ONLY)

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 263 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maine

43.6 mi away

Moderate

Taylor Bait Farm

Forest birding hotspot in Maine with 202 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

49.7 mi away

Challenging

Matinicus Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 205 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall

Top Species Near Bar Harbor

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

MallardRock PigeonRing-billed GullAmerican Herring GullAmerican CrowAtlantic PuffinPeregrine FalconSpruce GrouseBlack-throated Green WarblerBoreal ChickadeeWild TurkeyMourning DoveBlack-capped ChickadeeWhite-breasted NuthatchRed-eyed VireoScarlet TanagerPileated WoodpeckerWood ThrushOvenbirdSanderlingBrown PelicanOspreyRoyal TernWilletLong-tailed Duck+22 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland8 locations
Coastal7 locations
Forest6 locations
Desert3 locations
Mountain1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring15 locations
Summer1 location
Fall14 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Bar Harbor, ME?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Bar Harbor include Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Mount Desert Island High School. These spots offer coastal, forest, mountain habitats.
What birds can I see near Bar Harbor?▼
Birders near Bar Harbor can spot species including Mallard, Rock Pigeon, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, American Crow, Atlantic Puffin, Peregrine Falcon, Spruce Grouse. The area's 5 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Bar Harbor?▼
The best seasons for birding near Bar Harbor are Spring and Summer and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Bar Harbor?▼
There are 15 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Bar Harbor, ME, ranging from 0.1 to 49.7 miles from the city center.

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