Maine and New Hampshire

This tour visits one of the most beautiful and sparsely populated areas in North America near the peak of breeding bird activity. Maine and New Hampshire are an avifaunal crossroads, as many species reach their northernmost or southernmost breeding ranges here. We’ll spend time with both of these groups, focusing on the boreal specialties that are mostly found farther north. This year, as a hedge against bad weather, we’ve added an extra day and an excellent new location in northern New Hampshire.

Off the coast, tiny rock islands teem with life as thousands of seabirds begin their nesting season. During our visit to Machias Seal Island, we’ll observe terns and alcids, including Razorbill and Atlantic Puffins up close and personal.

Throughout the trip we hope to see a great variety of warblers, sparrows, flycatchers, and thrushes  And although the avian spectacle is reason enough to visit New England, the rugged coastline, picturesque lighthouses, quaint fishing towns, classic New England villages, tallest mountains in the Northeast, and excellent cuisine (the lobster doesn’t get any fresher than this!) are a significant part of the tour.