Two juvenile barred owls rest on a tree branch
Fee applies

Birding Sieur de Monts Springs

Acadia National Park

Explore the Wild Gardens of Acadia and Great Meadow, or take a walk on Jesup Path, Hemlock Trail and Stratheden Trail for birding opportunities.

Sieur de Monts Springs is the best location in Acadia National Park to find a diverse range of birds. In roughly 2.5 miles of hiking a variety of habitats can be covered including a marsh, a large shallow pond, wetland meadow, mature hemlock forest, mixed woods, and the Wild Gardens of Acadia. These diverse habitats create an amazing area to find warblers, flycatchers, marsh birds, and a variety of other song birds. The best time of year to bird at Sieur de Monts is during the spring migration, the end of April to the beginning of June.

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Fees

Although this activity is free, a park entrance pass is required for all areas of the park from May 1 through October 31.

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility

Some trails at Sieur de Monts are mostly accessible, specifically Jesup Path, Hemlock Trail, and Stratheden Path. There is an accessible restroom next to the parking area.

Pets

Yes — Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Reservations

No

Location

Sieur de Monts

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