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Date: 09/07/2010

     BIRD WATCHING IN MAINE   Eagles are nesting in a number of spots in Western Maine 

AMERICA'S FAVORITE LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IS BIRD WATCHING

The Western Mountains and Lakes of Maine - A Bird Watchers Paradise!
 
400 hundred of the 700 to 800 species of birds found in North America are found in Maine.
 The average bird watcher can expect to spot 200 of those!

 Bird watching is enjoyed by all ages

 

 
  • Wild Turkey
  • Cardinals
  • Northern Oriole

Bird Watching is 
Enjoyed by All Ages 
  • Northern Raven
  • Yellow Bellied Flycatcher
  • Blackpoll Warbler

 

 

 Pilated Woodpeckers are found in Maine
  • Golden-Crowned Kinglet
  • Water Pipits
  • Dark-eyed Junco

 9 Species of Woodpeckers 
are found in our area
  • Gray-cheeked Thrush
    Winter Wren
    Great Or

 Northern Pintails are one of many species of ducks found in Maine

7 species of owls are common in the Western Mountians 

 A variety of hummingbirds are found in Maine

 

Our rivers & lakes are visited by ducks, gulls, loons, herons, kingfishers, geese & more 

 

 Blue Birds are spotted in Maine

 American Woodcocks are sited in the Western Mountains of Maine

 

Blue Birds are spotted frequently 

 FAVORITE BIRD WATCHING LOCATIONS 

American Woodcocks
 have been sited

 Herons are found in Maine

Pristine Flagstaff Lake, found within the 43,000+ acre Bigelow Preserve, is home to nesting eagles, loons, ospreys, Canada geese, a variety of songbirds, raptors, grouse & more!

The rose-breasted Grosbeak is found in Maine 

Expect to see herons, geese, hawks, eagles, grouse & more 

HELPFUL BIRD WATCHING LINKS 

Red-breasted Grosbeaks 
are  a common site

 Black-capped Chickadee is the State Bird of Maine

Maine Birding
Maine Audubon
American Bird Center
Wild Bird Center of Yarmouth

 Common Loon is found throughout Maine

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