Hadley Cove
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Hadley Cove is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Ring-billed Gull, Downy Woodpecker, and Merlin 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
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Merlin (Taiga)
Falco columbarius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
American Robin
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
American Crow
Barn Swallow
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
Cedar Waxwing
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Bobolink
Red-winged Blackbird
Great Blue Heron
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 →