Forest birding habitat

Navigation Road, Barnstable

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Navigation Road, Barnstable is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Downy Woodpecker 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

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

6/2/2026Frances A. Crane WMA2 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/2/2026Brewster Wing Island1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

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

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

6/1/2026Frances A. Crane WMA1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

6/1/2026Red River Beach2 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

6/1/2026Manomet Point1 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

6/1/2026South Cape Beach SP1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

6/1/2026Santuit Pond Preserve1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

6/1/2026Manomet Cemetery1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

6/1/202622 Drift Rd, Falmouth US-MA 41.59259, -70.645072 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/31/2026Foothills Preserve, Plymouth1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

35/25/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

15/25/2026

Willet

15/25/2026

American Herring Gull

15/25/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/25/2026

Great Egret

25/25/2026

Osprey

25/25/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

15/25/2026

American Crow

15/25/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

25/25/2026

Barn Swallow

205/25/2026

Gray Catbird

65/25/2026

American Robin

25/25/2026

Cedar Waxwing

25/25/2026

House Sparrow

15/25/2026

Chipping Sparrow

15/25/2026

Saltmarsh Sparrow

25/25/2026

Song Sparrow

15/25/2026

Baltimore Oriole

15/25/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

155/25/2026

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 Navigation Road, Barnstable for birding?
The best months to visit Navigation Road, Barnstable for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Navigation Road, Barnstable?
Notable species at Navigation Road, Barnstable include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Navigation Road, Barnstable?
Birding at Navigation Road, Barnstable is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Navigation Road, Barnstable?
Navigation Road, Barnstable offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.