Sconticut Neck, Fairhaven
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Sconticut Neck, Fairhaven is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Worm-eating Warbler
Helmitheros vermivorum
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Great Crested Flycatcher
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Northern House Wren
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Baltimore Oriole
Common Grackle
Northern Yellow Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
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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