Forest birding habitat

Corn Hill, Truro

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Corn Hill, Truro is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

7/18/2026First Landing Park and Provincetown Causeway1 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

7/18/2026Herring Cove Beach1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

7/18/2026Cape Cod National Seashore--Hatches Harbor Fire Road1 observed

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

7/18/2026Nauset Light Beach, Eastham1 observed

Leach's Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates leucorhous

7/17/2026Stellwagen Bank--SW Corner1 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

7/17/2026Hatches Harbor, Provincetown1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

7/17/2026Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Eider

27/19/2026

American Herring Gull

27/19/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

17/19/2026

Common Tern

17/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/19/2026

House Sparrow

37/19/2026

Mourning Dove

27/19/2026

Cooper's Hawk

17/19/2026

American Goldfinch

7/19/2026

Bald Eagle

17/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/19/2026

American Crow

27/19/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

27/19/2026

Tufted Titmouse

17/19/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

17/19/2026

Northern House Wren

17/19/2026

Carolina Wren

17/19/2026

Gray Catbird

17/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Corn Hill, Truro for birding?
The best months to visit Corn Hill, Truro for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Corn Hill, Truro?
Notable species at Corn Hill, Truro include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Corn Hill, Truro?
Birding at Corn Hill, Truro is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Corn Hill, Truro?
Corn Hill, Truro offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.