Aquinnah Cliffs, Gay Head, Martha's Vineyard
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Aquinnah Cliffs, Gay Head, Martha's Vineyard is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 250 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Eider, and Harlequin Duck 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
Willet (Eastern)
Tringa semipalmata
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Snowy Egret
Egretta thula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Eider
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Killdeer
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Northern Gannet
Great Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Black-capped Chickadee
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Surf Scoter
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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