Plymouth Beach
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Plymouth Beach is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 259 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, Common Eider, and Surf Scoter 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
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Black-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Common Eider
Surf Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Piping Plover
Dunlin
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
Tree Swallow
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
Song Sparrow
American Black Duck
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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Massachusetts Birding Guide
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