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Suggestions for Acadia NP

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Posted by Bob Ampula on May 13, 2009 at 6:50 AM
Plan on visiting Acadia the first week in June. Any suggestions on good places for seeing and photographing our avian friends? Tks.
Posted by Jim Salge on May 13, 2009 at 9:19 AM
Hi Bob,

This question comes up from time to time, and what I've noticed is that this group has suprrisingly little knowledge about Acadia. I've not been to the park myself, so I'm no help...

I know that there are some great books out there, and probably a flickr group or so...and perhaps someone pops in who has extensive experience, but it's not been the usual case in this forum...

Come back and ask about NH, VT, CT or NY and we got you covered!

Sorry in advance...
Posted by Jeff Nadler on May 14, 2009 at 8:20 AM
I've spent time there for birds. IMO, the best place for warblers and boreal species is over in the southwest portion of the Park near Bass Harbor Light. The easy nature trails called Wonderland and Ship Harbor nature trail have the right habitat for numerous warblers and supposedly even spruce grouse and boreal chickadee. A bog on the opposite side of the road has nesting palm warbler and possibly olive-sided flycatcher.
Posted by Bob Ampula on May 17, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Many thanks for the info. Hopefully this will save some time and frustration on getting started.
Posted by Rod Kissinger on June 12, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Bob, et.al.
I'm going to Arcadia the 23rd of June. Any advice from your trip would be appreciated.

If you're ever coming to the Ozarks I can return the favor!

Thanks,
Rod