Coastal birding habitat

Ellisville Harbor State Park

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Ellisville Harbor State Park is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 245 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

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

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

7/17/2026Pogorelc Sanctuary1 observed

Great Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

7/17/2026Manomet Point1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

7/17/2026Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)1 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

7/16/2026Plymouth Beach1 observed

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

7/16/2026Powder Point Bridge1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

97/18/2026

Mourning Dove

27/18/2026

Chimney Swift

17/18/2026

Semipalmated Plover

7/18/2026

Piping Plover

27/18/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

17/18/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/18/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

17/18/2026

Least Sandpiper

7/18/2026

Laughing Gull

167/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

37/18/2026

American Herring Gull

57/18/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

57/18/2026

Least Tern

27/18/2026

Common Tern

27/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

97/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

157/18/2026

Osprey

57/18/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

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 Ellisville Harbor State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Ellisville Harbor State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Ellisville Harbor State Park?
Notable species at Ellisville Harbor State Park include Canada Goose, Gadwall, American Wigeon, American Black Duck, Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid). The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ellisville Harbor State Park?
Birding at Ellisville Harbor State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Ellisville Harbor State Park?
Ellisville Harbor State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.