Lake birding habitat

Sesachacha Pond

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Sesachacha Pond is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Mallard 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

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

7/19/2026Nantucket Life Saving Museum1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

7/18/2026Barrett Farm Road, Nantucket, Massachusetts, US (41.277, -70.153)1 observed

Common Raven

Corvus corax

7/18/2026Eel Point1 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

7/18/2026Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge4 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

7/18/2026Windswept Cranberry Bogs1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

7/18/2026348 Polpis Road, Nantucket, Massachusetts, US (41.292, -69.988)Caines Pond4 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

7/18/2026348 Polpis Road, Nantucket, Massachusetts, US (41.292, -69.988)Caines Pond1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

7/18/2026348 Polpis Road, Nantucket, Massachusetts, US (41.292, -69.988)Caines Pond1 observed

Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

7/18/2026Jetties Beach12 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

7/17/2026Head of the Plains WMA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

7/19/2026

Mute Swan

87/19/2026

Gadwall

67/19/2026

Mallard

7/19/2026

Killdeer

27/19/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/19/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

17/19/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

17/19/2026

American Herring Gull

7/19/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

7/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

157/19/2026

Snowy Egret

27/19/2026

Great Egret

37/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

37/19/2026

Osprey

37/19/2026

Northern Harrier

17/19/2026

Gray Catbird

27/19/2026

American Robin

17/19/2026

Song Sparrow

27/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sesachacha Pond for birding?
The best months to visit Sesachacha Pond for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Sesachacha Pond?
Notable species at Sesachacha Pond include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, Greater Scaup, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sesachacha Pond?
Birding at Sesachacha Pond is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Sesachacha Pond?
Sesachacha Pond offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.