Cape Sable Island - The Hawk
Nova Scotia · Canada
Challenging
May-October
About This Location
Cape Sable Island - The Hawk is a productive birding destination in Nova Scotia, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Black Duck, and Greater 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
Long-eared Owl
Asio otus
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Varied Thrush
Ixoreus naevius
American Herring x Glaucous Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x hyperboreus
American Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x fuscus
Slaty-backed Gull
Larus schistisagus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Black Duck
Greater Scaup
Common Eider
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Common Goldeneye
Red-breasted Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Sanderling
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Iceland Gull
Common Loon
Great Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
American Crow
European Starling
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
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.