Sandy Neck

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Sandy Neck is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 283 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, 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

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/5/2026Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Harwich Port US-MA 41.67360, -70.080282 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

3/5/2026Forest Beach and Conservation Lands, Chatham1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/5/2026Monomoscoy Island1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

3/4/2026Muddy Creek Headwaters Preserve1 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/4/2026Loop Beach1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

3/4/2026Forest Beach and Conservation Lands, Chatham1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

3/3/2026Home - Lower Mill Pond, Brewster1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

3/1/202629 Harrison Ave, Buzzards Bay US-MA 41.74949, -70.609831 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/1/2026D&F Clapp's House, Brewster US-MA 41.73730, -70.088561 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

303/3/2026

Canada Goose

163/3/2026

American Black Duck

353/3/2026

Common Eider

33/3/2026

Surf Scoter

603/3/2026

White-winged Scoter

453/3/2026

Black Scoter

1103/3/2026

Long-tailed Duck

453/3/2026

Bufflehead

23/3/2026

Common Goldeneye

43/3/2026

Hooded Merganser

23/3/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

13/3/2026

Mourning Dove

33/3/2026

Ring-billed Gull

223/3/2026

American Herring Gull

343/3/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

73/3/2026

Horned Grebe

23/3/2026

Common Loon

143/3/2026

Northern Harrier

23/3/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sandy Neck for birding?
The best months to visit Sandy Neck for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Sandy Neck?
Notable species at Sandy Neck include Brant, Canada Goose, American Black Duck, Common Eider, Surf Scoter. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sandy Neck?
Birding at Sandy Neck is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Sandy Neck?
Sandy Neck offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.