When submitting eBird observations at Bar Harbor, it is most helpful to start a new checklist for each hotspot in the area. Use the general hotspot when you have a checklist that includes multiple locations or if no other hotspot or personal location is appropriate for your sightings.

Bar Harbor is a resort town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population is 5,089. During the summer and fall seasons, it is a popular tourist destination. Bar Harbor has a variety of different birding opportunities, the AllTrips website has information on some of these which include whale watches, guided tours, and more.

The AllTrails website has a map and description of many bird watching trails within the vicinity of Bar Harbor, Maine.