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

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

7/12/2026348 Polpis Road, Nantucket, Massachusetts, US (41.292, -69.988)Caines Pond1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

7/12/2026348 Polpis Road, Nantucket, Massachusetts, US (41.292, -69.988)Caines Pond1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

7/12/2026UMass Field Station Tours, Nantucket US-MA 41.29437, -70.040141 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/12/2026Madaket Harbor1 observed

Merlin (Taiga)

Falco columbarius

7/11/2026Jackson Point, Madaket1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

7/11/2026348 Polpis Road, Nantucket, Massachusetts, US (41.292, -69.988)Caines Pond1 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

7/11/2026Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge11 observed

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

7/10/202610 Scotts Way, Nantucket, Massachusetts, US (41.26, -70.091)1 observed

Eurasian Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

7/8/202616 East Creek Road, Nantucket, Massachusetts, US (41.275, -70.09)Verns Rock1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

7/8/2026Wasque Reservation (TTOR)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

77/12/2026

Willet

57/12/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

77/12/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

77/12/2026

Snowy Egret

27/12/2026

Great Egret

47/12/2026

Barn Swallow

17/12/2026

Gray Catbird

17/12/2026

American Robin

17/12/2026

Saltmarsh Sparrow

17/12/2026

American Oystercatcher

77/12/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

37/12/2026

Laughing Gull

17/12/2026

American Herring Gull

157/12/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

257/12/2026

Common Loon

17/12/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

127/12/2026

Osprey

57/12/2026

Northern Harrier

17/12/2026

American Crow

17/12/2026

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.