Forest birding habitat

Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, 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

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

6/2/2026Burrage Pond WMA2 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

6/1/2026Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)1 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

6/1/2026Manomet Point1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

6/1/2026Manomet Cemetery1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/31/2026Foothills Preserve, Plymouth1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/31/2026Wakeby Pond1 observed

Leach's Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates leucorhous

5/30/2026Sandwich Harbor Marshes1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

5/30/2026261 Navigation Road, Barnstable, Massachusetts, US (41.715, -70.368)1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

5/29/20261025 Main St, Barnstable US-MA 41.70768, -70.370381 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

5/29/2026MSSF East, Plymouth US-MA (41.8645,-70.6321)3 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/29/2026Manomet Conservation Sciences1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

26/1/2026

Chimney Swift

26/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/1/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

26/1/2026

Blue Jay

16/1/2026

American Crow

26/1/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

26/1/2026

Tufted Titmouse

66/1/2026

Tree Swallow

66/1/2026

Barn Swallow

26/1/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

16/1/2026

Northern House Wren

16/1/2026

European Starling

16/1/2026

Gray Catbird

56/1/2026

Eastern Bluebird

46/1/2026

American Robin

26/1/2026

Cedar Waxwing

36/1/2026

American Goldfinch

56/1/2026

Chipping Sparrow

26/1/2026

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 Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) for birding?
The best months to visit Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)?
Notable species at Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) include Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Bufflehead, Mourning Dove. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)?
Birding at Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)?
Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.