Why Maine Birding is DIFFERENT

Maine is one of the best places to see birds in America, often for weird reasons. Here are 8 reasons why Maine birding is weird - why Atlantic puffins, American three-toed woodpeckers, black-backed woodpeckers, spruce grouse, boreal chickadees, Canada jays and so many warblers are found here.

[zippop]

Been feeding birds for 45 years out back and wasn't till I did an upgrade to different feeders and food this year that I had a mid-western bird the Dickcissel show up. Been here since Nov 28th. So you never can tell what's going to show up. Having fun adding him to the eBird site and any pictures I have too. Love watching your videos.

[dasreich]

Yes, Maine is weird, but I wouldn't want to live any place else. The Winters are long, cold, and dark, but it has its own beauty and wonderful wildlife. What we have here are so of the most diverse and amazing flora and fauna. I was in the Army from 1980-2005 (12B5PS) and spent many years in places in the U.S. like Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolina's, California and Washington State, so I have varied experiences outside of Maine. I love the deep, dark, woods of Maine. I love the wildlife. I love the peace and tranquility.

[patricialad]

Fascinating information that I never knew - thank you, Bob!!

[nancyjaebrownfoley]

This may be our favorite video yet! And perfect to share with all our friends, birder or not!

[HusbandnWifeDuo]

Love from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada! We watched this informative video on our TV and liked it immensely. Our main thing about Maine is that Mount Katahdin provides for the start/finish point for the Appalachian Trail. Btw, the two closest US national Parks to Maine would be Shenandoah and Cuyahoga.

[victorvargas]

Wow, this was interesting. This makes me want to go to Maine for my next vacation.

[SGredblitz]

I'm glad I've lived here my whole life. I feel so connected to the beauty of nature, that I'm not sure if I could handle living anywhere other than MDI 😭

[Hummingbirder]

Another weird fact, non-birding related: Maine is often the backdrop to John Connolly's Charlie Parker-novels... they're spooky.

[PolarisOssifragus]

I went to Umaine Machias up there and I miss it so much. The nearby Roosevelt Campobello Island is incredible and also worth a visit. You can often see minke whales from shore as well.
I plan on moving up there eventually, my heart yearns to be back there. Ive lived in MA my whole life but its becoming ruined by the increasing amount of people who don't respect the natural resources. Rich people housing popping up everywhere destroying vast swaths of forest.

[goodkebo]

Great video! I learned a few new things.

[roymeljoturrentine]

Wonderful reasons to vidit, again, too!

[Puddlez]

I was born in maine and I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. It is truly beautiful here

[markheatherington]

Informative and entertaining video Bob! I was about to click next at the portion about Morrocco being closest to Maine thinking something along the lines of "who ever figured that out has way too much time on their hands." But then you brought me back with the plate techtonics process and how that formed unique wildlife habitats. 😀 Nice to see bird from the complete opposite side of the continent from Oregon.

[tomarmstrong]

LOL re this first scene. Great entertaining and educational video.

[louisswaim]

Now I’m inspired to re-read Thoreau’s The Maine Woods.

[billieburton]

Love your videos, Bob. My wife and I just got back from camping at Schoodic, and I swear we saw a family of Spruce Grouse up at Schoodic Head. I'm sure we will be back!

[coolkitty]

The nature looks so beautiful up there! I hope to visit one day.

[fullercrowley]

Bob, bless your heart! I get such a kick out of you. :)

[thesatsumonster]

i wanna see allll the birds in maine ever. like the pokedex but for birding.

[leobachand]

Excellent video!! We really love the Maine coast!
Also both grew up on Cape Cod, appreciate the sand!