Lake birding habitat

Horse Farm Lookout at Hummock Pond

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Horse Farm Lookout at Hummock Pond is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Downy Woodpecker 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

American Barn Owl (American)

Tyto furcata

4/16/2026348 Polpis Road, Nantucket, Massachusetts, US (41.292, -69.988)Caines Pond1 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

4/16/2026348 Polpis Road, Nantucket, Massachusetts, US (41.292, -69.988)Caines Pond1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

4/16/2026Nantucket--Jackson Point1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

4/16/2026Nantucket--Jackson Point1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

4/16/2026Nantucket--Jackson Point1 observed

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

4/16/2026Nantucket Long Pond--The Gut1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

4/16/2026Nantucket Long Pond--The Gut1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

4/15/2026Madaket1 observed

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

4/15/2026Nantucket Long Pond--The Gut2 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/14/2026Childrens Beach, Nantucket, Massachusetts, US (41.287, -70.097)2 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

4/14/2026Nantucket Long Pond--Massasoit Bridge1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

394/13/2026

Mute Swan

64/13/2026

Mallard

54/13/2026

American Black Duck

34/13/2026

American Herring Gull

314/13/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

84/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/13/2026

Osprey

14/13/2026

European Starling

124/13/2026

American Robin

214/13/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

274/13/2026

Gadwall

24/13/2026

Northern Pintail

24/13/2026

Ring-necked Duck

64/13/2026

Bufflehead

164/13/2026

Lesser Black-backed Gull

24/13/2026

American Crow

24/13/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

14/13/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

14/13/2026

American Wigeon

24/11/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Horse Farm Lookout at Hummock Pond for birding?
The best months to visit Horse Farm Lookout at Hummock Pond for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Horse Farm Lookout at Hummock Pond?
Notable species at Horse Farm Lookout at Hummock Pond include Canada Goose, Mallard, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, American Crow. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Horse Farm Lookout at Hummock Pond?
Birding at Horse Farm Lookout at Hummock Pond is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Horse Farm Lookout at Hummock Pond?
Horse Farm Lookout at Hummock Pond offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.