Birdwatching in Maine: A Site Guide

by Derek J. Lovitch

With nearly 450 species of birds recorded, Maine offers an abundance of birding opportunities for people of all levels of interest and experience, from those looking beyond their backyards for the first time to knowledgeable visitors looking to plug a hole in their list of sightings. The state’s wealth of undeveloped land and its extensive coastline, countless islands, and varied habitat combine to host an impressive diversity of birds at all times of year. Birders travel to Maine from near and far to seek hard-to-find species, from the only Atlantic Puffins breeding in the United States on offshore islands to Bicknell’s Thrushes high in the mountains. This book fills an important niche for the birdwatching community by offering comprehensive entries detailing the best locations for finding birds throughout the state for enthusiasts of all levels of skill and interest. It contains descriptions of 201 birding sites in Maine, with explicit directions on how to get there, for all sixteen of the state’s counties (several as large as other New England states!). Each chapter features a county map, a brief overview by Derek J. Lovitch, numerous specific site guides, and a list of rarities. The book also contains a detailed and useful species accounts guide for finding the most sought-after birds. Lavishly illustrated in color throughout, Birdwatching in Maine is the best available resource for finding birds in the largest of the New England LovitchKirk BettsDan NickersonJohn BerryAllison Childs WellsJeffrey V. WellsHerb WilsonKristen LindquistSeth BenzRich MacDonaldRon JosephLuke Seitz

679 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 2, 2017

Reviews

[Lauren Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely book with many good birding locations in the state!

[Jennifer Fitzpatrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous book with many great spots for birding... Well written, very organized, nice descriptions, clear directions complete with a touch of humor. Will continue to use this book as a reference!