World's End
Massachusetts · Northeast
Easy
April-May, September-October
$8 for non-members
8:00 AM – sunset daily
About This Location
World's End is a 251-acre peninsula of glacial drumlins in Hingham, Massachusetts, managed by The Trustees of Reservations. The landscape — designed by Frederick Law Olmsted — features rolling hills, open meadows, tree-lined carriage paths, and dramatic views of the Boston Harbor Islands and the city skyline.
The peninsula's coastal position makes it an effective migrant trap during spring and fall. Warblers, sparrows, and thrushes concentrate in the scattered tree groves and shrubby edges, while the open grasslands attract Bobolinks, Eastern Meadowlarks, and migrant raptors. The rocky shoreline hosts shorebirds and provides scanning opportunities for harbor seals, sea ducks, and loons. Over 200 species have been recorded. The site's beauty and accessibility make it one of the South Shore's most beloved outdoor destinations.
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
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Alder Flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
Black-bellied Plover
Pluvialis squatarola
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
American Black Duck
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Piping Plover
Willet
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Blue Jay
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Birding Tips
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The tree-lined carriage paths and groves at the base of the drumlins are the best areas for spring migrants
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Scan the harbor from the peninsula tip for loons, eiders, and sea ducks in winter and spring
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Parking fills quickly on nice weekends — arrive early or visit on weekdays
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Visit during spring migration (April-May) for the greatest species diversity
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Fall migration (September-October) brings waves of southbound warblers and raptors
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Boston Harbor Islands
- Weir River Estuary
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