Nauset Light Beach, Eastham
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Nauset Light Beach, Eastham is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Common Eider, Black Scoter, and American Herring Gull among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
American Golden-Plover
Pluvialis dominica
Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Anhinga
Anhinga anhinga
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Curlew Sandpiper
Calidris ferruginea
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Eider
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Least Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Common Yellowthroat
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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