Forest birding habitat

Manomet Conservation Sciences

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Manomet Conservation Sciences is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 319 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Bald Eagle, Canada Goose, and Common 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

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

6/2/2026Burrage Pond WMA2 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

6/1/2026Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)1 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

6/1/2026Manomet Point1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

6/1/2026Manomet Cemetery1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/31/2026Foothills Preserve, Plymouth1 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

5/31/2026Hatches Harbor, Provincetown1 observed

Little Gull

Hydrocoloeus minutus

5/31/2026Hatches Harbor, Provincetown1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

5/31/2026Hatches Harbor, Provincetown1 observed

Leach's Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates leucorhous

5/31/2026Hatches Harbor, Provincetown1 observed

Common Murre

Uria aalge

5/31/2026Stellwagen Bank--Race Point Waters1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

26/2/2026

Common Eider

36/2/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

16/2/2026

Mourning Dove

16/2/2026

Laughing Gull

26/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

56/2/2026

American Herring Gull

116/2/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

16/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

256/2/2026

Green Heron

16/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

56/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

26/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/2/2026

Alder Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

46/2/2026

Blue Jay

26/2/2026

American Crow

16/2/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

26/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Manomet Conservation Sciences for birding?
The best months to visit Manomet Conservation Sciences for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Manomet Conservation Sciences?
Notable species at Manomet Conservation Sciences include Bald Eagle, Canada Goose, Common Eider, White-winged Scoter, Common Goldeneye. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Manomet Conservation Sciences?
Birding at Manomet Conservation Sciences is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Manomet Conservation Sciences?
Manomet Conservation Sciences offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.