West Island, Fairhaven
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
West Island, Fairhaven is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Blue Jay, European Starling, and Northern Mockingbird 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
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Worm-eating Warbler
Helmitheros vermivorum
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Piping Plover
Willet
Common Tern
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Osprey
Song Sparrow
Common Grackle
Mallard
Mourning Dove
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Great Crested Flycatcher
Blue Jay
Fish Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Gray Catbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
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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