Crane Beach
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Crane Beach is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 287 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts American Black Duck, Common Eider, and White-winged Scoter 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
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
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Bohemian Waxwing
Bombycilla garrulus
Common Eider (Northern)
Somateria mollissima
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
American Black Duck
Common Eider
White-winged Scoter
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Sanderling
Dunlin
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Common Loon
Red-tailed Hawk
Black-capped Chickadee
Horned Lark
American Robin
Common Goldeneye
Iceland Gull
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
More in Massachusetts
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