Wetland birding habitat

Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge - South End

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge - South End is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 267 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/2/2026Old Quidnet Milk Route location2 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

6/2/2026Nantucket UMass Field Station3 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

6/2/2026Nantucket UMass Field Station1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/2/2026Cain’s Pond1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/2/2026Brewster Wing Island1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

6/1/2026348 Polpis Road, Nantucket, Massachusetts, US (41.292, -69.988)Caines Pond1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

6/1/2026348 Polpis Road, Nantucket, Massachusetts, US (41.292, -69.988)Caines Pond1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

6/1/2026Red River Beach2 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/1/2026Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

6/1/2026Pochet Island1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gadwall

25/27/2026

American Black Duck

25/27/2026

Long-tailed Duck

15/27/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

35/27/2026

American Oystercatcher

55/27/2026

Black-bellied Plover

1255/27/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

15/27/2026

Willet

255/27/2026

Red Knot

25/27/2026

Sanderling

55/27/2026

Dunlin

3005/27/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

2505/27/2026

American Herring Gull

355/27/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

55/27/2026

Common Loon

15/27/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

755/27/2026

Snowy Egret

55/27/2026

Great Egret

35/27/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper

15/26/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge - South End for birding?
The best months to visit Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge - South End for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge - South End?
Notable species at Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge - South End include Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbird, Mallard, Green Heron, Virginia Rail. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge - South End?
Birding at Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge - South End is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge - South End?
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge - South End offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.