Eastern Point - General Area
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Eastern Point - General Area is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 299 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
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Brant (Black)
Branta bernicla
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
Bohemian Waxwing
Bombycilla garrulus
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Mallard
Common Eider
Long-tailed Duck
Red-breasted Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Killdeer
Red-throated Loon
American Crow
American Black Duck
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Common Goldeneye
Wild Turkey
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
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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Massachusetts Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Massachusetts →