Squantum
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Squantum is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 265 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
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Common Eider (Northern)
Somateria mollissima
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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