Sea Gull Beach, Yarmouth

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Sea Gull Beach, Yarmouth is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This coastal 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

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

3/6/2026Muddy Creek Headwaters Preserve1 observed

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

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/4/2026Loop Beach1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

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

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

3/4/2026Hopkins Lane Gardens, Orleans1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

53/5/2026

Canada Goose

503/5/2026

American Black Duck

503/5/2026

Common Eider

203/5/2026

Bufflehead

163/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

33/5/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

43/5/2026

Mourning Dove

43/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

143/5/2026

American Herring Gull

403/5/2026

Common Loon

43/5/2026

Northern Flicker

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

83/5/2026

American Robin

13/5/2026

Song Sparrow

63/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

13/5/2026

Common Grackle

23/5/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

23/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

33/5/2026

Dunlin

82/22/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

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