Rye Harbor State Park (Ragged Neck)
New Hampshire · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Rye Harbor State Park (Ragged Neck) is a productive birding destination in New Hampshire, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, and Common Eider 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
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
Eastern Screech-Owl
Megascops asio
White-crowned Sparrow (leucophrys)
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
American Woodcock
Scolopax minor
King Eider
Somateria spectabilis
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Bohemian Waxwing
Bombycilla garrulus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Common Eider
Surf Scoter
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Horned Grebe
Red-necked Grebe
Common Loon
Great Black-backed Gull
Greater Scaup
White-winged Scoter
Red-breasted Merganser
Purple Sandpiper
American Crow
Brant
Lesser Scaup
Great Cormorant
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.
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