Cape Ann
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Cape Ann is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 267 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Gadwall 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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Bay-breasted Warbler
Setophaga castanea
Northern Fulmar
Fulmarus glacialis
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Great Shearwater
Ardenna gravis
King Rail
Rallus elegans
Clapper Rail
Rallus crepitans
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
House Finch
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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