Birding Hotspots

Situated on 4,700 acres of very varied habitat types, a very diverse cross-section of wildlife can be found on the refuge.

All parts of a valuable system leading to the important Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.

The Blanding's Park Wildlife Sanctuary is unique based on the fact that it is a completely volunteer, grassroots conservation.

A 163-acre preserve located next to Bradley Pond, the headwaters of the Cathance River.

Established in 1966 to protect waterfowl and other wildlife that is indigenous to central Maine.

As a 65 acre property surrounding a major brook, managed fields, and forests, the Chandler Brook Preserve is a wildlife haven.

Situated on 1,700 acres and is one of five refuges in the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge system.

Sitting on 210 acres six miles out to sea, the island is hourglassed shaped, fairly flat, and home now mostly to birds.

Situated on 12 acres, making it one of the smallest refuges in the United States.

Part of 48,000 acres of Maine's diverse natural habitat protected to conserve natural resources.

An over 2-mile network following game trails, old wood tote roads, and crossing plank bridges and streams.

The Intervale Preserve may be small with only a short half-mile loop trail, but the views along the way and the opportunities beside the Royal River abound.

Made up of over 50 islands spanning approximately 8,100 acres.

The McFeeley Preserve is a densely forested area popular during the heat of the day for animals and guests alike.

A pivotal nesting and feeding point for shorebirds, waterfowl, birds of prey, and game birds.

Norton Preserve is the largest of the Kennebunk Land Trust and a great location for those looking to explore for the day.

As the name might suggest, the Ocean Point Preserve is filled with wetland habitat. With the large Tibbett's Pond as the showpiece of the picturesque location.

The Perkinstown Wildlife Commons sits on 288 acres of mostly forested land.

The Peterson Fields Sports Complex is just that, an area of designated fields and recreation set aside for the enjoyment of the public.

Atlantic puffins, razorbills, roseate terns, black guillemot, and bobolinks are just a few of the species that have found sanctuary on the refuge.

Encompassing only 10 acres, the refuge is one of the smallest refuges in the United States.

Created in 1966 to protect 1,167 acres of estuary salt marsh and uplands. The refuge also preserves dunes, barrier beach, and a tidal estuary.

The Saco Heath is unique for many reasons, but most prominent is its uncommon ecology due to the coalesced blog shape.

Artic terns, guillemots, and great cormorants have all been spotted on the reserve that now hosts better than one hundred species each year.

The York River Estuary region is one of the best-preserved examples of a marsh-estuarine ecosystem.

With a manmade freshwater pond as the backdrop to a tidal river and saltmarsh, the wildlife thrives here.

birding hotspot

As a 16 acre refuge in Casco Bay, Stockman Island is a great place for both bird habitat and visiting.

11,435 acres of peat bog and wetlands deemed both unusually rare and ecologically important.

Approximately two miles of trails run over the gentle slopes of the 171 acres of Tatnic Hills Preserve.

Once an exclusive and private property, Timber Point was acquired to become a scenic refuge for birds and wildlife.

Home to endangered species such as the Blanding's turtle and the black racer snake.

As a large active salt-hay saltmarsh location, the 24 acres of the preserve supports an abundance of flora and fauna.

The largest of the Boothbay conservation areas, the 208 acres of the Zak Preserve are a popular visiting ground for both people and wildlife.