Newburyport Harbor
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Newburyport Harbor is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 268 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Gadwall among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
Loading map...
Notable Species
Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
King Rail
Rallus elegans
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
Bay-breasted Warbler
Setophaga castanea
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
American Herring Gull
Common Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Peregrine Falcon
Common Grackle
Fish Crow
European Starling
Song Sparrow
Mute Swan
Mourning Dove
Willet
Greater Yellowlegs
Bonaparte's Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
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
More in Massachusetts
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Historic Cambridge cemetery renowned as a spring warbler migrant trap.
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Massachusetts barrier beach refuge vital for shorebirds and Piping Plovers.
Arnold Arboretum
Harvard's 281-acre living tree museum in Boston with 200+ bird species and outstanding warbler migration.
Massachusetts Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Massachusetts →