Cuttyhunk Island
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Cuttyhunk Island is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 277 species recorded on eBird. This coastal 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
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Worm-eating Warbler
Helmitheros vermivorum
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Willow Flycatcher
Empidonax traillii
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Eider
American Oystercatcher
Killdeer
Willet
Ruddy Turnstone
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Common Tern
Roseate Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
Bank Swallow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
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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