Navigation Road, Barnstable
Massachusetts · Northeast
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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Green Heron
Butorides virescens
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Northern House Wren (Northern)
Troglodytes aedon
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Osprey
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
American Robin
House Finch
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Mute Swan
Red-breasted Merganser
Belted Kingfisher
Bufflehead
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Massachusetts Birding Guide
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