Gilsland Farm Audubon Center
Maine · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free (donations welcome)
Grounds: dawn to dusk daily; Center: Mon-Sat 9 AM - 4 PM
About This Location
Gilsland Farm Audubon Center is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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
Common Murre
Uria aalge
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Eastern Screech-Owl
Megascops asio
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
American Black Duck
Common Eider
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Red-breasted Merganser
Wild Turkey
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Scarborough Marsh
- Mackworth Island
- Back Cove Trail