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
Willet (Eastern)
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
American Wigeon x Mallard (hybrid)
Mareca americana x Anas platyrhynchos
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mute Swan
Mallard
Common Eider
Surf Scoter
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
American Oystercatcher
Piping Plover
Greater Yellowlegs
Dunlin
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Osprey
Downy Woodpecker
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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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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