Cuttyhunk Island
Massachusetts · Northeast
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Cuttyhunk Island is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 277 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Snow Goose x Brant (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x Branta bernicla
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
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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