Acadia's birding community invites you and your family to celebrate the ecological wonders of the birds of the Gulf of Maine at the Acadia Birding Festival. Explore Mount Desert Island and its birds through numerous events and venues. Greet our warblers on early morning birding walks, visit with puffins and pelagic birds at sea, and observe Peregrine Falcons at an active breeding site in Acadia National Park. Our combination of lectures, walks, and adventures will connect you to Downeast Maine’s many bird species, diverse habitats and local birding experts.

Keynote Speakers 2025: Lilllian Stokes/Matt Young Kevin Karlson/Pete Dunne

Schedule of Events:

11:30am - 2:00pm: Boat Trip - Acadia Puffin Cruise (from Steuben 1.2 hr drive from MDI) - $90
6:00am - 1:00pm: Field Trip - Saddleback Mt - Bicknell's Thrush - $90
6:30am - 5:30pm: Island Trip - Monhegan Island TRIP - $125
4:00pm - 5:30pm: Social - Festival Center Social - registration pickup - $0

Registration Fee: $25

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