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
American Barn Owl (American)
Tyto furcata
Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Eider
Red-breasted Merganser
American Oystercatcher
Laughing Gull
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
House Finch
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Brant
Canada Goose
Mallard
American Black Duck
Mourning Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
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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