Sandy Point, Cousins Island
Maine · Northeast
About This Location
Sandy Point, Cousins Island is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts American Black Duck, Surf Scoter, and Long-tailed Duck 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
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Common Murre
Uria aalge
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
Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Black Duck
Surf Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Red-breasted Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Bald Eagle
European Starling
Common Loon
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.