Fee applies
Birding at Otter Point
Acadia National Park
Enjoy Acadia's rugged coastline along Otter Point and search for passing seabirds and listen for songbirds in the nearby forest.
Otter Point is often visited by Acadia visitors for its dramatic coastal views of Mount Desert Island’s steep cliffs. This location, along with the short walk to Otter Cliff via the Ocean Path trail provide spectacular vantage points to search for passing, and nesting, seabirds. Additionally, Otter Point’s parking area borders a dense spruce-fir forest that is often one of the first spots migrating songbirds stop at after a night of migration. To catch this activity of migrating songbird, May or September are ideal. However, for the seabirds seen from Otter Point, anytime of the year can get you a variety of seabirds.
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BirdwatchingAnimalsBirdsAcadia National Parkpark loop roadbirdingbirdwatchingEast Sidemount desert island
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Fees
Although this activity is free, a park entrance pass is required for all areas from May 1 through October 31.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
Otter Point Parking Area is accessible. To access Otter Point and the coastline, there is a trail with a small grade change connecting the parking area to Ocean Path.
Pets
Yes — Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Reservations
No
Location
Otter Point Parking Area