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Birding Near Portland, ME

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Maine · United States

30

Locations

46+

Species

6

Habitats

2

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Portland

Coastal birding habitat

Maine

1.1 mi away

Moderate

Back Cove, Portland

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 204 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

2.4 mi away

Challenging

Mackworth Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 206 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Maine

2.6 mi away

Easy

Capisic Pond Park

Lake birding hotspot in Maine with 220 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
a small bird sitting on top of a wooden bird house

Maine

3.4 mi away

Moderate

Gilsland Farm Audubon Center

Forest birding hotspot in Maine with 265 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

3.4 mi away

Challenging

Peaks Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 232 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Maine

3.5 mi away

Easy

Portland Head Light - Fort Williams Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Maine with 204 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Maine

5.4 mi away

Moderate

River Point Conservation Area, Falmouth

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Maine with 201 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

6.7 mi away

Challenging

Outer Green Island, Casco Bay

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 201 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

7.0 mi away

Moderate

Kettle Cove

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 239 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

7.9 mi away

Challenging

Cliff Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 205 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
a white bird in a field

Maine

8.4 mi away

Moderate

Scarborough Marsh - Eastern Trail

Wetland birding hotspot in Maine with 270 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Maine

8.8 mi away

Moderate

Scarborough Marsh - Pine Point

Wetland birding hotspot in Maine with 228 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

9.7 mi away

Challenging

Sandy Point, Cousins Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 207 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

11.0 mi away

Challenging

Stratton Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 281 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

13.8 mi away

Challenging

Bailey Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 233 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maine

15.0 mi away

Moderate

Wolfe's Neck Farm, Freeport

Forest birding hotspot in Maine with 203 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maine

15.2 mi away

Moderate

Biddeford Pool - East Point Sanctuary

Forest birding hotspot in Maine with 288 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

15.3 mi away

Challenging

Hills Beach and Basket Island Causeway

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 251 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maine

15.8 mi away

Moderate

Biddeford Pool

Forest birding hotspot in Maine with 282 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

17.0 mi away

Moderate

Fortunes Rocks - Beach and Ponds

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 222 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maine

19.2 mi away

Moderate

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge - Timber Point Trail

Forest birding hotspot in Maine with 276 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maine

19.5 mi away

Moderate

Wharton Point, Brunswick

Forest birding hotspot in Maine with 243 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

20.8 mi away

Challenging

Hermit Island, Phippsburg

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 238 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

22.7 mi away

Moderate

Seawall Beach, Phippsburg

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 248 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

25.4 mi away

Moderate

Parsons Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 246 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maine

25.7 mi away

Moderate

Kennebunk Plains

Forest birding hotspot in Maine with 206 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Maine

26.5 mi away

Easy

Bay Bridge Landing Wetland Park

Wetland birding hotspot in Maine with 203 recorded species.

WetlandCoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maine

26.6 mi away

Moderate

Wells Reserve at Laudholm

Forest birding hotspot in Maine with 282 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Maine

28.0 mi away

Moderate

Wells Harbor - Marshes and Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Maine with 244 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Maine

28.1 mi away

Easy

Reid State Park, Georgetown

Forest birding hotspot in Maine with 248 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Portland

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseAmerican Black DuckBuffleheadCommon GoldeneyeRed-breasted MerganserRing-billed GullAmerican Herring GullHorned GrebeDowny WoodpeckerAmerican CrowBlack-capped ChickadeeNorthern MockingbirdHouse FinchMallardCommon EiderGreater ScaupSurf ScoterWhite-winged ScoterBlack ScoterRock PigeonLong-tailed DuckTurkey VultureHairy WoodpeckerBlue JaySanderling+21 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Coastal16 locations
Wetland12 locations
Forest9 locations
Urban Park3 locations
Lake1 location
River/Riparian1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Portland, ME?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Portland include Back Cove, Portland, Mackworth Island, Capisic Pond Park, Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Peaks Island. These spots offer coastal, lake, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Portland?▼
Birders near Portland can spot species including Canada Goose, American Black Duck, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Horned Grebe. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Portland?▼
The best seasons for birding near Portland are Spring and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Portland?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Portland, ME, ranging from 1.1 to 28.1 miles from the city center.

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