Coastal birding habitat

Head of the Meadow Beach, N. Truro

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
CoastalGrassland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Head of the Meadow Beach, N. Truro is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and grassland habitat attracts Black Scoter, Sanderling, 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

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

7/21/2026Race Point Beach, Provincetown1 observed

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

7/21/2026Race Point Beach, Provincetown1 observed

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

7/20/2026Nauset Light Beach, Eastham1 observed

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

7/20/2026First Landing Park and Provincetown Causeway1 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

7/20/2026Race Point1 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

7/19/2026Nauset Bay East

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

7/19/2026Off Pamet Harbor8 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Eider

27/16/2026

Piping Plover

67/16/2026

Sanderling

67/16/2026

Laughing Gull

57/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

57/16/2026

American Herring Gull

27/16/2026

Least Tern

127/16/2026

Common Tern

67/16/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

107/16/2026

Osprey

17/16/2026

American Crow

17/16/2026

Tree Swallow

17/16/2026

Barn Swallow

17/16/2026

Willet

37/15/2026

Eastern Towhee

17/15/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/13/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

27/13/2026

Chipping Sparrow

37/13/2026

Mourning Dove

57/13/2026

Green Heron

17/13/2026

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 Head of the Meadow Beach, N. Truro for birding?
The best months to visit Head of the Meadow Beach, N. Truro for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Head of the Meadow Beach, N. Truro?
Notable species at Head of the Meadow Beach, N. Truro include Black Scoter, Sanderling, American Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Common Eider. The area supports coastal, grassland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Head of the Meadow Beach, N. Truro?
Birding at Head of the Meadow Beach, N. Truro is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Head of the Meadow Beach, N. Truro?
Head of the Meadow Beach, N. Truro offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.