BHI - Deer Island
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
BHI - Deer Island is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, Greater Scaup, and Surf Scoter 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
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Greater Scaup
Common Eider
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Red-breasted Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Horned Grebe
Common Loon
Common Raven
American Black Duck
Great Black-backed Gull
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Canada Goose
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.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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