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
Bay-breasted Warbler
Setophaga castanea
King Rail
Rallus elegans
Clapper Rail
Rallus crepitans
Little Egret
Egretta garzetta
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Glossy Ibis
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Red-eyed Vireo
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Carolina Wren
European Starling
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 →