Coastal birding habitat

Duxbury Beach

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

7/19/2026Ellisville Harbor SP1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

7/19/2026Burrage Pond WMA3 observed

Bridled Tern

Onychoprion anaethetus

7/19/2026Scituate Lighthouse1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

7/18/2026Myles Standish SF--Five Mile Pond Road2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

27/18/2026

Killdeer

157/18/2026

Semipalmated Plover

217/18/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

47/18/2026

Willet

27/18/2026

Least Sandpiper

57/18/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

87/18/2026

Least Tern

7/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/18/2026

Osprey

27/18/2026

Tree Swallow

47/18/2026

Barn Swallow

17/18/2026

Song Sparrow

17/18/2026

Rock Pigeon

37/18/2026

Piping Plover

37/18/2026

American Herring Gull

77/18/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

27/18/2026

Great Egret

17/18/2026

Common Tern

27/18/2026

American Crow

17/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Duxbury Beach for birding?
The best months to visit Duxbury Beach for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Duxbury Beach?
Notable species at Duxbury Beach include Common Eider, White-winged Scoter, Bufflehead, Red-breasted Merganser, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Duxbury Beach?
Birding at Duxbury Beach is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Duxbury Beach?
Duxbury Beach offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.