Nauset Beach, Orleans
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Nauset Beach, Orleans is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 270 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Black Scoter, and Long-tailed Duck 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
Dickcissel
Spiza americana
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
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.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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