River/Riparian birding habitat

Cumberland Farms - River Saint Entrance

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Cumberland Farms - River Saint Entrance is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Rough-legged Hawk, Short-eared Owl, and Northern Flicker 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

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

6/2/2026Burrage Pond WMA2 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

6/1/2026Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)1 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

6/1/2026Manomet Point1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

6/1/2026Manomet Cemetery1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/31/2026Foothills Preserve, Plymouth1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

5/31/2026Colby Phillips Property, Hanover1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/31/2026Colby Phillips Property, Hanover1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/30/2026Great Pond, Randolph1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

5/30/2026Lake Massapoag2 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

5/30/2026Pinewood Pond, Stoughton1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

26/1/2026

Mallard

56/1/2026

Mourning Dove

16/1/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

16/1/2026

Chimney Swift

256/1/2026

Sandhill Crane

46/1/2026

Killdeer

16/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/1/2026

Great Egret

26/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

26/1/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

16/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Northern Flicker

16/1/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/1/2026

Alder Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Eastern Phoebe

16/1/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

26/1/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Cumberland Farms - River Saint Entrance for birding?
The best months to visit Cumberland Farms - River Saint Entrance for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Cumberland Farms - River Saint Entrance?
Notable species at Cumberland Farms - River Saint Entrance include Rough-legged Hawk, Short-eared Owl, Northern Flicker, Blue Jay, American Crow. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cumberland Farms - River Saint Entrance?
Birding at Cumberland Farms - River Saint Entrance is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Cumberland Farms - River Saint Entrance?
Cumberland Farms - River Saint Entrance offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.