Maine wildlife
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Nests on channel markers and platforms, plunges for fish.
See the Osprey up close
Best months
May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Best viewed in early morning or late afternoon; check local nesting platforms.
Where to look
Casco BayAcadia National ParkBoothbay Harbor
Conservation status
Common summer resident along Maine coast
Good to know
Where do osprey nest in Maine?
On channel markers, dead trees, and man-made platforms along the coast.
When do osprey migrate south?
Typically depart Maine by late September.
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