Halibut Point State Park
Massachusetts · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free (parking $5 MA residents, $20 non-residents)
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Halibut Point State Park is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 287 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Wood Duck, and King Eider 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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Clapper Rail (Atlantic Coast)
Rallus crepitans
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Green Heron
Osprey
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Brown-headed Cowbird
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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Consider purchasing an annual parks pass if you plan to visit multiple times.
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Check tide tables before visiting — low tide exposes mudflats that attract the most shorebirds.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Andrews Point
- Rockport Harbor
- Cape Ann Museum
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