Sandy Neck
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Sandy Neck is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 283 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and American Black Duck 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
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Arctic Tern
Sterna paradisaea
Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Piping Plover
Laughing Gull
American Herring Gull
Least Tern
Osprey
American Crow
Horned Lark
Mourning Dove
Eastern Kingbird
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
American Robin
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Common Yellowthroat
Bonaparte's Gull
Common Tern
Canada Goose
Great Blue Heron
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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