Coastal birding habitat

Pochet Island

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Pochet Island is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

6/2/2026Nauset Light Beach, Eastham2 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

6/2/2026Dennis Home1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/2/202634 Horizon Dr, Chatham US-MA 41.69543, -69.978471 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

6/2/2026Nauset Inlet1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/2/2026Brewster Wing Island1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

6/1/2026Red River Beach2 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

6/1/2026Pochet Island1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

6/1/2026Bell's Neck Conservation Area (HCT)1 observed

Leach's Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates leucorhous

5/31/2026First Encounter Beach1 observed

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

5/31/2026Nauset Light Beach, Eastham1 observed

Great Shearwater

Ardenna gravis

5/31/2026First Encounter Beach1 observed

Red Phalarope

Phalaropus fulicarius

5/31/2026First Encounter Beach1 observed

Sabine's Gull

Xema sabini

5/31/2026First Encounter Beach2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Black Duck

16/1/2026

Mourning Dove

66/1/2026

Willet

46/1/2026

Laughing Gull

86/1/2026

American Herring Gull

136/1/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

56/1/2026

Least Tern

26/1/2026

Common Tern

16/1/2026

Common Loon

26/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

196/1/2026

Great Egret

16/1/2026

Osprey

46/1/2026

Northern Flicker

26/1/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

26/1/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/1/2026

Blue Jay

66/1/2026

American Crow

46/1/2026

Common Raven

26/1/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

56/1/2026

Tree Swallow

36/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Pochet Island for birding?
The best months to visit Pochet Island for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pochet Island?
Notable species at Pochet Island include Sanderling, Brown Pelican, Osprey, Royal Tern, Willet. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pochet Island?
Birding at Pochet Island is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Pochet Island?
Pochet Island offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.