Broad Cove
Nova Scotia · Canada
About This Location
Broad Cove is a productive birding destination in Nova Scotia, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mallard, American Black Duck, and Lesser Scaup among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.
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
Savannah Sparrow (Ipswich)
Passerculus sandwichensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
American Black Duck
Greater Scaup
Bufflehead
American Herring Gull
Lesser Scaup
Common Goldeneye
Ring-billed Gull
Canada Jay
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
European Starling
American Robin
Blue Jay
Red-winged Blackbird
Red-breasted Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Great Horned Owl
Merlin
American Crow
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
Amenities
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