Race Point
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Race Point is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 303 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Surf Scoter, White-winged Scoter, and Black Scoter among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Common Eider (Northern)
Somateria mollissima
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
American Black Duck
Common Eider
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Red-breasted Merganser
Piping Plover
Sanderling
Razorbill
Laughing Gull
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Red-throated Loon
Northern Gannet
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Massachusetts Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Massachusetts →