Hermit Island, Phippsburg
Maine · Northeast
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Hermit Island, Phippsburg is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mallard, American Black Duck, and Common Eider among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Eastern Screech-Owl
Megascops asio
Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Red Crossbill (Northeastern or type 12)
Loxia curvirostra
Redpoll (Hoary)
Acanthis flammea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
American Black Duck
Common Eider
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Red-breasted Merganser
American Herring Gull
Horned Grebe
Common Loon
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Golden-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.