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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Bay-breasted Warbler
Setophaga castanea
King Rail
Rallus elegans
Clapper Rail
Rallus crepitans
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Woodcock
Willet
Great Blue Heron
Gray Catbird
Field Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Common Yellowthroat
Laughing Gull
Common Eider
Rock Pigeon
Black-bellied Plover
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Barn Swallow
Birding Tips
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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.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Massachusetts Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Massachusetts →