Fort Hill, Eastham
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free (Cape Cod National Seashore pass may be required in summer)
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Fort Hill, Eastham is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 303 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Black Duck 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
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Leach's Storm-Petrel
Hydrobates leucorhous
Brown Booby
Sula leucogaster
Great Shearwater
Ardenna gravis
Red Phalarope
Phalaropus fulicarius
Sabine's Gull
Xema sabini
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Black Duck
Willet
Bonaparte's Gull
Laughing Gull
Least Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Northern Flicker
Black-capped Chickadee
Barn Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Nauset Marsh
- Salt Pond Visitor Center
- Coast Guard Beach
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