A Quiet Hike Along the Acadia Byway (ME) [1]
Drive the Acadia Byway through southeast Maine, winding around the Atlantic Coast. The landscape ranges from ocean cliffs to granite-topped mountains to thick fir forests. Hundreds of wildlife species make their homes here. For best bird viewing, visit during the spring months when birding is at its peak, and be sure to bring along binoculars.
Begin a day of birding at Hulls Cove where colorful sunrises shed light on flocks of birds. The view of Frenchman Bay only adds to the charm. Then head over to the bluffs that overlook Frenchman Bay to see marine wildlife, including puffins, razorbills, and terns.
Backtrack to Thomas Bay Area, one of the most popular bird watching hot spots on the byway. Not only will you find sweeping views of marshlands, wetlands, and forests, but several different bird species. Keep your eyes peeled for Black-beaked Woodpecker, Gray Jay, Boreal Chickadee, Flycatchers, and over a dozen different species of warblers.
Watching a Distant Sailboat (ME) [3]
Down East Maine offers the most fascinating birding in the state, drawing serious bird watchers from all around. Coastal views offer glimpses of marine birds, and thick forests and marshes showcase hundreds of inland bird species. Take a break from the everyday and spend a day bird watching on Acadia Byway.
