Wells Harbor - Marshes and Beach
Maine · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Wells Harbor - Marshes and Beach is a productive birding destination in Maine, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, 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
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Eastern Screech-Owl
Megascops asio
White-crowned Sparrow (leucophrys)
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
King Eider
Somateria spectabilis
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Black Duck
Common Eider
Surf Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Common Goldeneye
Rock Pigeon
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Common Loon
Black Scoter
Bufflehead
Great Black-backed Gull
American Crow
Mallard
White-winged Scoter
Horned Grebe
House Sparrow
Red-breasted Merganser
Tufted Titmouse
Birding Tips
- 1
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.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.