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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Willet (Western)
Tringa semipalmata
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Pine Grosbeak
Pinicola enucleator
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Willet (Western)
Tringa semipalmata
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Common Eider (Northern)
Somateria mollissima
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Chestnut-collared Longspur
Calcarius ornatus
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Birding Tips
- 1
The tree-lined carriage paths and groves at the base of the drumlins are the best areas for spring migrants
- 2
Scan the harbor from the peninsula tip for loons, eiders, and sea ducks in winter and spring
- 3
Parking fills quickly on nice weekends — arrive early or visit on weekdays
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Boston Harbor Islands
- Weir River Estuary
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