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
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Gadwall x Mallard (hybrid)
Mareca strepera x Anas platyrhynchos
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Regulus satrapa
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
American Crow
Mallard
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
American Robin
Chipping Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Rock Pigeon
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Massachusetts Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Massachusetts →