Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Salisbury Beach State Reservation is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 296 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts American Herring Gull, Northern Harrier, and American Crow 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
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
King Eider
Somateria spectabilis
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Bohemian Waxwing
Bombycilla garrulus
Common Eider (Northern)
Somateria mollissima
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Herring Gull
Northern Harrier
American Crow
Common Raven
Canada Goose
American Black Duck
Common Eider
White-winged Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Ring-billed Gull
Red-throated Loon
Common Loon
Great Cormorant
Bald Eagle
House Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
American Tree Sparrow
Gadwall
Mallard
Red-breasted Merganser
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
More in Massachusetts
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