West Island, Fairhaven
Massachusetts · Northeast
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
West Island, Fairhaven is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Blue Jay, European Starling, and Northern Mockingbird 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
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Blue Jay
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
House Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Northern Cardinal
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
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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Arnold Arboretum
Harvard's 281-acre living tree museum in Boston with 200+ bird species and outstanding warbler migration.