East Point Audubon Sanctuary

Situated at the very end of Biddeford Pool (Fletcher Neck) among private residences and a private golf course, the 27-acre East Point Audubon Sanctuary contains a short but spectacular trail along the perimeter of the point, offering rare public access to this stretch of the Maine Coast.

More than 260 different bird species have been spotted from within the sanctuary. In summer, look for birds nesting in the forests and meadows, including Black-capped Chickadees, Gray Catbirds, and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. There are as many birds offshore, as the waters off the point are a feeding ground for several species of tern, Common Eider, Northern Gannett, Black Scoter, and other seabirds. East Point’s seabird spectacle may be even more impressive in winter, when the surrounding waters are visited by species such as Common Loon, Black Guillemot, Bufflehead, Razorbill, Long-tailed Duck, and others. Look toward Wood Island and nearby small rocky islands for wintering Snowy Owls but make sure to keep your distance from these shy birds.

Maine Audubon sanctuaries are free and open to the public year round, dawn to dusk. Dogs, even while leashed, are not allowed in our wildlife sanctuaries, as their presence can be disruptive to wildlife. For our core policies for visiting a Maine Audubon sanctuary please read the guidelines here >

Non-native invasive plants threaten the wildlife and habitat at East Point Audubon Sanctuary. Maine Audubon has determined that removal is essential to the health of the landscape and is working to identify, remove, control, and manage invasive plants and revegetate with native plants, in order to restore and rebuild the natural biodiversity that supports the widest array of wildlife.