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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Although this activity is free, a park entrance pass is required for all areas from May 1 through October 31.
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Day, Dawn, Dusk
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.
Yes — Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
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Otter Point Parking Area
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