Bird Walk at Tekakapimek Contact Station

Park Event · Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument · Sep 6, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 · 8:30 AM–9:30 AM

Join a ranger to see and hear some of the wide variety of resident and migratory birds found at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, including raptors, warblers and various songbirds. While you walk the paths at Tekakapimek Contact Station, you may hear more birds than you can see.

Bring binoculars and a device with the Merlin app if you have them.

Paths

Paths consist of loose gravel with running and cross slopes up to 6%. The width of the paths ranges from 70" to 86". The distance covered will be approximately 0.25 miles.

Note

Tekakapimek Contact Station and its restrooms will not be open during the walk. The closest available vault toilets are at the monument boundary on Swift Brook Road and at the Lunksoos Boat Launch.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).