Exeter WWTP (CLOSED past gate. View from parking lot only.)

New Hampshire · Northeast

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Habitat

ForestWetland

Best Seasons

SpringFall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Exeter WWTP (CLOSED past gate. View from parking lot only.) is a productive birding destination in New Hampshire, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, and Lesser Scaup among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Mallard Ring-necked Duck Lesser Scaup Canada Goose Bufflehead

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

3/6/2026Woodridge neighborhood1 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/6/2026US-New Hampshire-East Kingston-10 Autumn Lane - 42.943x-70.991 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

3/6/2026Dead Duck Cove, Eliot Boat Launch2 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/6/202616 Whippoorwill Ln, Kittery US-ME (43.1004,-70.7192)1 observed

Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

3/5/2026Rye Harbor SP (Ragged Neck)1 observed

Eastern Screech-Owl

Megascops asio

3/5/2026Dead Duck Cove, Eliot Boat Launch1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/5/2026806 Main St., South Eliot4 observed

American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

3/4/2026Spinney Lane and Durham Reservoir1 observed

King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

3/4/2026Rt. 1A, Second Pullout South of Odiorne Point, Rye1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/3/202624 scotland rd1 observed

Bohemian Waxwing

Bombycilla garrulus

3/2/2026Parker River NWR1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

253/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

23/5/2026

Lesser Scaup

23/5/2026

Canada Goose

32/28/2026

Bufflehead

12/28/2026

Rock Pigeon

32/28/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/28/2026

American Crow

22/28/2026

Birding Tips

1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Birding Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

10 min read

How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

11 min read

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching: Gear, Identification, and Etiquette

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Exeter WWTP (CLOSED past gate. View from parking lot only.) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Exeter WWTP (CLOSED past gate. View from parking lot only.) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at Exeter WWTP (CLOSED past gate. View from parking lot only.)?▼

Notable species at Exeter WWTP (CLOSED past gate. View from parking lot only.) include Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup, Canada Goose, Bufflehead. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Exeter WWTP (CLOSED past gate. View from parking lot only.)?▼

Birding at Exeter WWTP (CLOSED past gate. View from parking lot only.) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Exeter WWTP (CLOSED past gate. View from parking lot only.)?▼

Exeter WWTP (CLOSED past gate. View from parking lot only.) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.