Egypt Lane Ponds, Fairhaven
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Egypt Lane Ponds, Fairhaven is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Wild Turkey, and American Herring Gull 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
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Worm-eating Warbler
Helmitheros vermivorum
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mute Swan
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Black-billed Cuckoo
Chimney Swift
Willet
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Great Egret
Osprey
Willow Flycatcher
Great Crested Flycatcher
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Tufted Titmouse
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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