Broad Cove
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Broad Cove is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Mallard 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
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Willet (Eastern)
Tringa semipalmata
Saltmarsh Sparrow
Ammospiza caudacuta
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Brant
Branta bernicla
Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Great Black-backed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Osprey
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Northern House Wren
Marsh Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
House Finch
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
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Massachusetts Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Massachusetts →