Nantucket - Jackson Point
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Nantucket - Jackson Point is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and American Black Duck 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
Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Merlin (Taiga)
Falco columbarius
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
Eurasian Whimbrel
Numenius phaeopus
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Oystercatcher
Spotted Sandpiper
Willet
Double-crested Cormorant
Green Heron
Great Egret
Osprey
European Starling
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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