Squantum
Massachusetts · Northeast
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
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Bridled Tern
Onychoprion anaethetus
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Killdeer
Short-billed Dowitcher
Lesser Yellowlegs
Willet
Greater Yellowlegs
Least Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Least Tern
Common Tern
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Barn Swallow
European Starling
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Massachusetts Birding Guide
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