Based on 1,502 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Maine, Great Black-backed Gull is most often recorded in August; in Maine it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #17 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Larus marinus
Great Black-backed Gull 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 August
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Bald Eagle
Black Guillemot
Great Blue Heron
Common Loon
Common Eider
Mallard
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 Great Black-backed Gull appear in Maine?
Mainly May–October, with the most records in August.
How common is Great Black-backed Gull in Maine?
It ranks #17 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Maine (1,502 records in our sample).