BANGOR DAILY NEWS • May 8, 2020
More than 1,800 raptors filled the air over Bradbury Mountain on Sunday, migrating into Maine on a warm southwest wind. The number, tallied by birders participating in the location’s annual hawkwatch, shattered the previous record. Rising just under 500 feet, Bradbury Mountain is a popular hiking destination located in Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal. The mountain’s summit provides unimpeded views to the south and east, all the way to the islands of Casco Bay, making it a prime location for watching raptors as they travel north to breeding grounds.