Fort Hill, Eastham
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free (Cape Cod National Seashore pass may be required in summer)
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Fort Hill, Eastham is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 303 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Willet (Western)
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
American Black Duck
Ring-necked Duck
Mourning Dove
American Herring Gull
Northern Harrier
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Brant
Bufflehead
Ring-billed Gull
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Nauset Marsh
- Salt Pond Visitor Center
- Coast Guard Beach
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