Crane Beach
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Crane Beach is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 287 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts American Black Duck, Common Eider, and White-winged Scoter 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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Least Tern
Great Blue Heron
Great Black-backed Gull
Common Tern
Glossy Ibis
Tree Swallow
Song Sparrow
Piping Plover
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
Mourning Dove
Great Egret
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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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 →