Wompatuck State Park
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Wompatuck State Park is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, American Herring Gull, and Black-capped Chickadee 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
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Dovekie
Alle alle
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Common Eider (Northern)
Somateria mollissima
Brant (Black)
Branta bernicla
Common x Barrow's Goldeneye (hybrid)
Bucephala clangula x islandica
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
American Herring Gull
Black-capped Chickadee
Golden-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
American Robin
Northern Cardinal
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
White-throated Sparrow
Common Grackle
Mallard
American Black Duck
Pileated Woodpecker
House Finch
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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