Scarborough Marsh - Eastern Trail
Maine · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Scarborough Marsh - Eastern Trail is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 270 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, and Red-breasted Merganser 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
Eastern Screech-Owl
Megascops asio
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
Common Murre
Uria aalge
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Blue Jay
American Crow
European Starling
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
American Black Duck
American Herring Gull
Common Loon
Horned Lark
Mallard
Ring-billed Gull
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Common Raven
American Tree Sparrow
Common Merganser
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Pine Point Beach
- Gilsland Farm Audubon Center
- Scarborough Beach State Park
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