Bird Watching & Other Nature Walks Near Woods Hole

Bird Watching & Other Nature Walks Near Woods Hole

Do you have a passion for bird watching? Are you hooked on the thrill of the chase?

Whether you’re a newbie, amateur or expert bird water – or simply a lover of the outdoors, on the hunt for new and beautiful nature walks to explore – Southern Cape Cod fosters some must-visit spots that have incredible potential to add a species to your life list.

6 Great Spots to See Cape Cod Birds

Without question, Cape Cod is a nature lover’s paradise. On top of this, it is an impressive place to find birds. Why?

With so much conservation land and the protected National Seashore, the Cape is a safe-haven for various types of bird species. Additionally, for migratory birds, it’s an admirable resting point.

Here are six great spots to see Cape Cod birds:

1. The Knob Falmouth, MA

The Knob – which is actually located in Woods Hole – delivers incredible trails for easy walking and exceptional views for birding.

Overlooking the beautiful Quissett Harbor and Buzzards Bay, the Knob is maintained by Salt Pond Area Bird Sanctuaries and is accessible year-round.

Bird watchers have reported seeing the following birds from the Knob: Goldeneye, Red-Breasted Merganser, Osprey and many more.

2. Wood Neck Beach Falmouth, MA

This scenic, sandy beach is located at the mouth of Little Sippewisset Marsh, making it an ideal site for spotting a variety of birds that are attracted to the marsh’s fish and insect populations.

Bird watchers have reported seeing the following birds at Woods Neck Beach: Shorebirds – such as Shearwaters, Gulls and Sandpipers – Loons, Common Eider, and Songbirds – such as Catbirds or Goldfinch.

Some bird watchers have even seen hundreds of European Starlings here forming the clouds known as “murmurations.”

3. Frances A. Crane Wildlife Management Area Falmouth, MA

This sought-after wildlife management area is a meadowland habitat with long sightlines that make for accessible and fun bird watching. Bird watchers have reported that this area makes it possible to see feeding birds that would otherwise be hidden by trees and vegetation elsewhere.

Bird watchers have reported seeing the following birds at the Frances A. Crane Wildlife Management Area: Dipping Swallows, chirping bats and many others. Late afternoon or early evening (before sunset) is a recommended time to visit this area.

4. Salt Pond Acres Wildlife Area Falmouth, MA

Located just off the Shining Sea Bikeway, Salt Pond Acres has wonderful nature trails and is adored by many bird watchers. As a bird sanctuary, the loop trail offers many different spots to see incredible wildlife and various bird species.

Bird watchers have reported seeing the following birds at the Salt Pond Acres Wildlife Area: Swans, Ospreys, and many others.

5. Beebe Woods Loop Falmouth, MA

Beebe Woods is a 400-acre swath of protected forest that offers miles of trails that loop through the rocky hills and sandy woods. It is a peaceful place to walk and bird watch any time of year.

Bird watchers have reported seeing the following birds at Beebe Woods: Cardinals, Nuthatchs, Black-Throated Green Warblers, Wrens, Downy Woodpeckers, Blue-Jays, Robins, Goldfinches, Cedar Waxwings, American Crows and Chickadees.

6. Peterson Farm Border Trails Falmouth, MA

Much more than a great place to explore nature and see birds, Peterson Farm Border Trails is a place where farmers have raised sheep for nearly 300 years.

Peterson Farm is home to miles of trails that run through fields and forests. Visitors also get a chance to explore the working sheep farm.

Bird watchers have reported seeing the following birds at Peterson Farm: Woodcocks, Bobwhites, Patrolling Hawks and Owls, and much more.

When It’s Time to Rest Between Ventures of Bird Watching on Cape Cod, Stay Close to these Locations at the Sands of Time Inn and Harbor House

Is birding your avocation? We speak your language and love to welcome those who travel widely to enjoy the splendor and marvel of avian diversity.

Located in Woods Hole, the Sands of Time Inn and Harbor House is within walking distance to just about everything – including excellent restaurants, exquisite beaches, interesting shops, a charming public garden, and a five-minute walk to the Martha’s Vineyard ferry and Nobska beach and lighthouse.

Offering two distinct styles of accommodations that overlook gardens and the blue waters of the harbor and Vineyard Sound, we work hard to ensure your stay stay is fun, convenient and suitable for you and your entire group.

Book your stay online, or call our office to learn more about our rooms and accommodations. We’d love to help you plan your birding spots, in addition to the aforementioned six.