Cape Ann
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Cape Ann is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 267 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Gadwall among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
Bohemian Waxwing
Bombycilla garrulus
Common Eider (Northern)
Somateria mollissima
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Common Murre
Uria aalge
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Mallard
American Black Duck
Greater Scaup
King Eider
Common Eider
Harlequin Duck
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Red-breasted Merganser
Wild Turkey
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Purple Sandpiper
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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