Acadia National Park

Maine · Northeast

ModerateOfficial Site

Habitat

ForestCoastalMountain

Best Seasons

SpringSummer

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-July

Entrance Fee

$35 per vehicle (7-day pass)

Hours

Open 24 hours; visitor center hours vary seasonally

About This Location

Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island offers a unique mix of boreal and temperate habitats along the Maine coast. Birders can find nesting warblers in spruce forests, pelagic species from coastal overlooks, and Peregrine Falcons on cliff faces.

Location

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Notable Species

Atlantic Puffin Peregrine Falcon Spruce Grouse Black-throated Green Warbler Boreal Chickadee

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/4/2026Mill Creek Cove1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/4/2026Mill Creek Cove1 observed

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

3/4/202632 Coldbrook Rd, Hampden US-ME 44.75101, -68.833563 observed

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

3/4/2026Sandy River Floodplain, Farmington1 observed

Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

3/4/2026102 Tuttle Rd Yard, Cumberland1 observed

Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

3/4/202617 Heritage Oaks, Blue Hill, ME 44.412, -68.5961 observed

Eastern Screech-Owl

Megascops asio

3/4/202604050, Long Island US-ME (43.6875,-70.1620)1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

3/3/2026Spurwink Marsh at Sawyer Road1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

3/3/2026Narramissic River--Upper Falls Road3 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

3/3/2026Narramissic River--Upper Falls Road3 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/3/2026Bangor Landfill2 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

3/3/2026MERL US-ME 43.62820, -70.321351 observed

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

3/3/202632 Coldbrook Rd, Hampden US-ME 44.75101, -68.833565 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

3/3/202632 Coldbrook Rd, Hampden US-ME 44.75101, -68.833561 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

3/3/2026Clark Island1 observed

Eastern Screech-Owl

Megascops asio

3/3/2026Dead Duck Cove, Eliot Boat Launch1 observed

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

3/3/2026Spurwink River Crossing1 observed

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

3/3/2026Spurwink River Crossing1 observed

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

3/3/202632 Coldbrook Rd, Hampden US-ME 44.75101, -68.833561 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

3/3/202632 Coldbrook Rd, Hampden US-ME 44.75101, -68.833561 observed

Recent Observations

Bohemian Waxwing

45 Washington Ave, Gardiner US-ME (44.2257,-69.7782)

3/4/2026

25 birds

Long-tailed Duck

Cape Neddick Light

3/4/2026

7 birds

American Herring Gull

Cape Neddick Light

3/4/2026

8 birds

Harlequin Duck

Cape Neddick Light

3/4/2026

9 birds

Mallard

Cape Neddick Light

3/4/2026

8 birds

Common Eider

Cape Neddick Light

3/4/2026

25 birds

White-winged Scoter

Cape Neddick Light

3/4/2026

20 birds

Surf Scoter

Cape Neddick Light

3/4/2026

15 birds

Ring-billed Gull

Cape Neddick Light

3/4/2026

2 birds

Great Cormorant

Cape Neddick Light

3/4/2026

2 birds

Black Scoter

Cape Neddick Light

3/4/2026

30 birds

Common Loon

Peaks Island

3/4/2026

4 birds

Rock Pigeon

Peaks Island

3/4/2026

1 birds

House Sparrow

Peaks Island

3/4/2026

1 birds

American Black Duck

Peaks Island

3/4/2026

2 birds

Canada Goose

Peaks Island

3/4/2026

2 birds

Bufflehead

48 Wayman Ln, Bar Harbor US-ME 44.38563, -68.19739

3/4/2026

2 birds

Greater Scaup

Kettle Cove

3/4/2026

15 birds

Brant

Kettle Cove

3/4/2026

35 birds

Horned Grebe

Kettle Cove

3/4/2026

1 birds

Birding Tips

1
Take a boat tour to see puffins on nearby islands
2
Bird the carriage roads at dawn for warblers

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Visitor Center

Trails

Campground

Nearby Attractions

Bar Harbor
Schoodic Peninsula

Birding Guides

Understanding Bird Migration: When, Where, and Why Birds Migrate

12 min read

Top Spring Migration Hotspots Across America

10 min read

Fall Migration Guide: Hawks, Sparrows, and More

10 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Acadia National Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Acadia National Park for birding are May-July. The best seasons are Spring and Summer.

What birds can I see at Acadia National Park?▼

Notable species at Acadia National Park include Atlantic Puffin, Peregrine Falcon, Spruce Grouse, Black-throated Green Warbler, Boreal Chickadee. The area supports forest, coastal, mountain habitats.

How difficult is birding at Acadia National Park?▼

Birding at Acadia National Park is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

Is there an entrance fee at Acadia National Park?▼

The entrance fee at Acadia National Park is $35 per vehicle (7-day pass). Hours: Open 24 hours; visitor center hours vary seasonally.

What amenities are available at Acadia National Park?▼

Acadia National Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Visitor Center, Trails, Campground.