Duxbury Beach
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Duxbury Beach is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 286 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Common Eider, White-winged Scoter, and Bufflehead 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
Louisiana Waterthrush
Parkesia motacilla
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Hermit Thrush
Brant
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Common Eider
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
American Oystercatcher
Killdeer
Piping Plover
Greater Yellowlegs
Dunlin
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Birding Tips
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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.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Massachusetts Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Massachusetts →