White Head Island
New Brunswick · Canada
About This Location
White Head Island is a productive birding destination in New Brunswick, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Brant, American Black Duck, and Common Eider among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.
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
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
Eastern Meadowlark
Sturnella magna
Greater Yellowlegs
Tringa melanoleuca
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Mallard
American Black Duck
Common Eider
Harlequin Duck
Surf Scoter
Black Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Mourning Dove
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Horned Grebe
Common Loon
American Crow
European Starling
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
Amenities
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