Wingaersheek Beach
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Wingaersheek Beach is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Snow Bunting 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
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Gadwall x Mallard (hybrid)
Mareca strepera x Anas platyrhynchos
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Osprey
Red-breasted Merganser
American Herring Gull
Wild Turkey
American Crow
Mallard
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
American Robin
Chipping Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Great Blue Heron
Northern Mockingbird
Common Grackle
Great Egret
Brown-headed Cowbird
Rock Pigeon
Double-crested Cormorant
Downy Woodpecker
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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Massachusetts Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Massachusetts →