Broad Cove
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Broad Cove is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Mallard among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)
Buteo jamaicensis
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
American Black Duck
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Merlin
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
European Starling
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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