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
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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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Clapper Rail
Rallus crepitans
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Barn Swallow
House Sparrow
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Mute Swan
Mallard
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Marsh Wren
Carolina Wren
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Ring-billed Gull
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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