South Cape Beach State Park
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
South Cape Beach State Park is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan 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
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
Common Eider (Northern)
Somateria mollissima
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Red-breasted Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Great Egret
Osprey
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Ring-necked Pheasant
Greater Yellowlegs
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Eastern Towhee
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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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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