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
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Willow Flycatcher
Empidonax traillii
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Wilson's Storm-Petrel
Oceanites oceanicus
Cory's Shearwater
Calonectris borealis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Blue Jay
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Mute Swan
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Clapper Rail
Spotted Sandpiper
Black-crowned Night Heron
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Northern Flicker
Willow Flycatcher
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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