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Acadiaspring migration

Spring migration birding at Sieur de Monts, on Mount Desert Island, per the National Park Service: best from the end of April to the beginning of June, not Acadia National Park's own peak dates. Its usual window for this year has passed.

Timing at one spot
The end of April to the beginning of June
For that one spot, not the whole place, and not a forecast.

Right now at Acadia

Right now in Acadia · September

  • Cadillac summit road open · Apr–Nov
  • Cadillac reservations · May–Oct

Park alerts

NPS lists these 3 notices for Acadia National Park. Read each notice for the affected area and dates.

Checked Tue, Sep 29, 1:28 PM EDT, source: National Park Service. No claim to original U.S. Government works.

Next 7 days at Acadia

Forecast: National Weather Service
  • TodayMostly Sunny69° / 53°1% rain
  • ThuMostly Sunny69° / 59°3% rain
  • FriMostly Sunny76° / 52°29% rain
  • SatSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny63° / 46°17% rain
  • SunChance Rain Showers59° / 48°50% rain
  • MonChance Rain Showers60° / 42°36% rain

Heads up: Park closure: Southern Section of Ocean Path Closed for Repairs; Park closure: Eastern Section of Beech Mountain Loop Road Closed for Repairs; Park closure: Schoodic Mountain Road Closed for Repairs.

Today: sunrise 6:30 a.m., sunset 6:17 p.m., light until 6:46 p.m. · moon waning gibbous, 78% lit (our calculation)

Your guide to the area

Best spots and nearby places
Map: approximate positions; state lines US Census; spot positions NPS.

Where to watch

  • Jesup Path and Hemlock RoadPart of a 2.5-mile figure eight of easy walking from the Sieur de Monts area; Jesup Path is mostly accessible
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    Wild Gardens of AcadiaThe gardens and nature center grounds: good for birds of the high deciduous canopy, such as red-eyed vireos and black-throated green warblers

Nearby

Straight-line miles; roads are longer
  • Montezuma Refuge436 mimid-MaySatMostly Sunny
  • Prime Hook Refuge529 miMarchSatPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
  • Erie Refuge622 mifrom March to early AprilSatSlight Chance Rain Showers
  • Cuyahoga Valley708 miearly this month [May] ... reaches its frenzied peak by mid-MaySatSlight Chance Rain Showers
  • Ottawa Refuge779 milate April to mid-MaySatSlight Chance Rain Showers
  • Shiawassee Refuge785 miApril and May are the best months to see spring migratory birds

The year at Acadia

  • Cadillac summit road openNowApr–Nov
  • Spring migration birding at Sieur de Monts, end of April to the beginning of JuneApr–Jun
  • Cadillac reservationsNowMay–Oct
  • Crowded summit, summerJun–Aug
  • Fall colorOct

Questions people ask

When is the best time to see spring migration at Acadia National Park?

We don't have local timing for Acadia National Park yet. Spring migration birding at Sieur de Monts, on Mount Desert Island, per the National Park Service: best from the end of April to the beginning of June: the end of April to the beginning of June. That's for that one spot, not the whole place, and not a forecast.

Is spring migration under way at Acadia National Park right now?

Not now: its usual spring migration window for this year has passed. Next time: the end of April to the beginning of June, at one spot.

When is the best time to bird at Sieur de Monts?

During the spring migration, from the end of April to the beginning of June. Early morning is best, when many songbirds are most active.Source: National Park Service, Birding Sieur de Monts (Acadia) ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Which trails are best for birding?

Jesup Path, Hemlock Road and Wild Gardens Path (south of the lawn), which together make a 2.5-mile figure eight of easy walking.Source: National Park Service, Birding Sieur de Monts (Acadia) ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Are there restrooms, and can I bring my dog?

There is an accessible restroom next to the parking area, and dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.Source: National Park Service, Birding Sieur de Monts (Acadia) ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Do I need a park pass in spring?

Yes: a park entrance pass is required year-round.Source: National Park Service, Acadia fees and passes ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Where are the best spots in Acadia National Park?

Jesup Path and Hemlock Road: part of a 2.5-mile figure eight of easy walking from the Sieur de Monts area; Jesup Path is mostly accessible; Wild Gardens of Acadia: the gardens and nature center grounds: good for birds of the high deciduous canopy, such as red-eyed vireos and black-throated green warblers.

Are there closures or permits to know about in Acadia National Park?

Cadillac reservations (May–Oct).

What is Acadia National Park like through the year?

Fall color (Oct), Cadillac summit road open (Apr–Nov), Cadillac reservations (May–Oct), Crowded summit, summer (Jun–Aug) and Spring migration birding at Sieur de Monts, end of April to the beginning of June (Apr–Jun).

How we know · Sources (5)

How we know

National Park Service, Birding Sieur de Monts (Acadia) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 30) · National Park Service, Acadia fees and passes (opens in a new tab) (Sep 30) · National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 29) · National Park Service, Acadia weather (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Park Service, Drive Cadillac Mountain (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) National Park Service sources: no claim to original U.S. Government works.

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