Cape Cod National Seashore - Salt Pond Visitors Center

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
CoastalLake
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Cape Cod National Seashore - Salt Pond Visitors Center is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and lake habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan 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

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

3/5/2026High Head, Pilgrim Heights1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/5/2026Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Harwich Port US-MA 41.67360, -70.080282 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

3/5/2026Forest Beach and Conservation Lands, Chatham1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

3/4/2026Muddy Creek Headwaters Preserve1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

3/4/2026Forest Beach and Conservation Lands, Chatham1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

3/4/2026Hopkins Lane Gardens, Orleans1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

3/3/2026Home - Lower Mill Pond, Brewster1 observed

Thick-billed Murre

Uria lomvia

3/1/2026MacMillan Wharf1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/1/2026Dennis Home1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/1/2026D&F Clapp's House, Brewster US-MA 41.73730, -70.088561 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

2/28/2026Town Cove, Orleans1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

123/4/2026

Canada Goose

243/4/2026

Mute Swan

33/4/2026

Mallard

203/4/2026

American Black Duck

303/4/2026

Greater Scaup

33/4/2026

Common Eider

183/4/2026

Surf Scoter

153/4/2026

White-winged Scoter

1043/4/2026

Black Scoter

203/4/2026

Long-tailed Duck

113/4/2026

Bufflehead

503/4/2026

Hooded Merganser

23/4/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

143/4/2026

Rock Pigeon

3/4/2026

Mourning Dove

33/4/2026

Razorbill

83/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

203/4/2026

American Herring Gull

303/4/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

143/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Cape Cod National Seashore - Salt Pond Visitors Center for birding?
The best months to visit Cape Cod National Seashore - Salt Pond Visitors Center for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Cape Cod National Seashore - Salt Pond Visitors Center?
Notable species at Cape Cod National Seashore - Salt Pond Visitors Center include Brant, Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, American Black Duck. The area supports coastal, lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cape Cod National Seashore - Salt Pond Visitors Center?
Birding at Cape Cod National Seashore - Salt Pond Visitors Center is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Cape Cod National Seashore - Salt Pond Visitors Center?
Cape Cod National Seashore - Salt Pond Visitors Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.