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
Bridled Tern
Onychoprion anaethetus
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Wilson's Storm-Petrel
Oceanites oceanicus
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Eider
White-winged Scoter
Mourning Dove
American Oystercatcher
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
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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