Peak season for migratory birds
Four Habitats. Four Seasons of Birds.
Where to Look
Four Habitats, Four Worlds
The birds of Cape Cod move through distinct landscapes. Each one tells a different story.

Marsh
Shallow water and salt grass draw wading birds and waterfowl. Listen for the calls that echo across the wetlands at dawn.

Meadow & Woodland
Songbirds flit through native plants and forest edges. Peak migration season brings species you'll only see in September and October.

Beach & Shore
Sandpipers and gulls work the water's edge as the light turns gold. Coastal birds gather here during their long journey south.
Karl Fryzel, Field Guide
Karl is a CCMNH Field Guide and amateur birder with deep expertise in ornithology. He holds The Comprehensive Bird Biology Certificate through The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is a Mass Audubon certified field naturalist, and completed the Mass Audubon Online Birder's Certificate Program. His knowledge spans the birds of Cape Cod's four distinct habitats—marsh, meadow, woodland, and beach—and he brings the latest birdwatching technology tools to every walk.
Karl is a CCMNH Field Guide and amateur birder with deep expertise in ornithology. He holds The Comprehensive Bird Biology Certificate through The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is a Mass Audubon certified field naturalist, and completed the Mass Audubon Online Birder's Certificate Program. His knowledge spans the birds of Cape Cod's four distinct habitats—marsh, meadow, woodland, and beach—and he brings the latest birdwatching technology tools to every walk.

What Makes This Walk Special
Peak migration season. Four distinct habitats. Expert guidance from a certified field naturalist.
Four habitats: marsh, meadow, woodland, beach
Led by certified field naturalist Karl Fryzel
September & October peak migration season

Peak Migration Season


