Based on 2,051 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Maine, Black-capped Chickadee is most often recorded in October; in Maine it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #10 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped Chickadee in Maine by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Maine in October
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Common Loon
Common Eider
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Song Sparrow
Bald Eagle
Places to look in Maine
State ParkBaxter State Park
State ParkFort Halifax
State ParkTwo Lights State Park
State ParkQuoddy Head State Park
State ParkFort Point State Park
State ParkPopham Beach State Park
FAQ
When does Black-capped Chickadee appear in Maine?
Mainly September–August, with the most records in October.
How common is Black-capped Chickadee in Maine?
It ranks #10 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Maine (2,051 records in our sample).