Bird Watching in Maine's Moosehead Lake,
Katahdin and Highlands Region

Birding in Maine's Moosehead Lake, Katahdin and Highlands region offers some of the most spectacular woodland and wetland habitat for birders to enjoy. Many bird watching enthusiasts also enjoy the area's forest campsites, and others enjoy the many scenic vistas and wooded wilderness.

Many rare birds may be found in the region by those skilled at location and identifying them, but woods warblers, eagles, great blue herons, ravens, Canada Jays and waterfowl provide hours of enjoyment for the novice bird watcher. Habitats range from unimaginably scenic mountain top alpine areas like on Mount Kineo, Squaw Mountain, Mount Katahdin and Borestone, to swamps and dense forests and brushy areas of regenerating forests. Venture out in a new direction every day to enjoy Maine's tremendous birding opportunities while backpacking, camping, or just viewing spectacular scenery, rare plants and flowers, berry picking, and wildlife galore.

Coming soon - information about the region's bird watching opportunities, hiking trails, nature hikes, guide services, camping, dining, and outfitting services available. Birding and visitor information for Greenville, Rockwood, Kokadjo, Millinocket, Shirley, Jackman, and Monson.