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
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
American Black Duck
Anas rubripes
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Northern Bobwhite
Colinus virginianus
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Great Egret
Osprey
American Crow
Fish Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Blue Jay
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
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