Scusset Beach State Reservation
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Scusset Beach State Reservation is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 264 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, and Common Eider 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
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Worm-eating Warbler
Helmitheros vermivorum
Blue-headed Vireo
Vireo solitarius
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Leach's Storm-Petrel
Hydrobates leucorhous
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Great Crested Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
White-breasted Nuthatch
Gray Catbird
Eastern Towhee
Baltimore Oriole
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Parula
Northern Yellow Warbler
Pine Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Common Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Black-capped Chickadee
American Robin
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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Massachusetts Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Massachusetts →