Forest birding habitat

Third Cliff (Neighborhood and The Spit), Scituate

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Third Cliff (Neighborhood and The Spit), Scituate is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 217 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

6/2/2026Burrage Pond WMA2 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/2/2026Squantum Marshes1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

6/1/2026Squantum--Nickerson Rock Park1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

6/1/2026Manomet Cemetery1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

5/31/2026Colby Phillips Property, Hanover1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/31/2026Colby Phillips Property, Hanover1 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

5/30/2026Great Pond, Randolph2 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/30/2026Great Pond, Randolph1 observed

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

5/30/2026Great Pond, Randolph5 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

25/31/2026

Semipalmated Plover

85/31/2026

Piping Plover

165/31/2026

Willet

25/31/2026

Dunlin

65/31/2026

Least Sandpiper

95/31/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

125/31/2026

Laughing Gull

35/31/2026

Ring-billed Gull

95/31/2026

American Herring Gull

145/31/2026

Least Tern

555/31/2026

Common Tern

45/31/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

505/31/2026

Great Egret

25/31/2026

Osprey

15/31/2026

American Crow

15/31/2026

Horned Lark

15/31/2026

European Starling

25/31/2026

Song Sparrow

35/31/2026

Common Grackle

65/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Third Cliff (Neighborhood and The Spit), Scituate for birding?
The best months to visit Third Cliff (Neighborhood and The Spit), Scituate for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Third Cliff (Neighborhood and The Spit), Scituate?
Notable species at Third Cliff (Neighborhood and The Spit), Scituate include Red-eyed Vireo, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Third Cliff (Neighborhood and The Spit), Scituate?
Birding at Third Cliff (Neighborhood and The Spit), Scituate is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Third Cliff (Neighborhood and The Spit), Scituate?
Third Cliff (Neighborhood and The Spit), Scituate offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.