Pochet Island
Massachusetts · Northeast
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
Arctic Tern
Sterna paradisaea
Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Anhinga
Anhinga anhinga
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Curlew Sandpiper
Calidris ferruginea
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Least Sandpiper
Green Heron
Osprey
Belted Kingfisher
American Crow
Gray Catbird
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Broad-winged Hawk
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Downy Woodpecker
Brown Creeper
Chipping Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
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
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