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Birds of South Shore YMCA Nature Center

The birds most often spotted in South Shore Nature Center, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

112
recent observations
50
species listed
50
birds

Naturalists have logged 112 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in South Shore Nature Center. The most frequently seen is the Sandhill Crane, with 9 recorded sightings.

Most-observed birds in South Shore Nature Center

Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
9 observations
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
7 observations
Mute Swan
Cygnus olor
6 observations
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
6 observations
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
5 observations
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
4 observations
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
4 observations
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
4 observations
Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens
4 observations
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
3 observations
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
3 observations
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
3 observations
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
3 observations
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
2 observations
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
2 observations
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
2 observations
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
2 observations
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
2 observations
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
2 observations
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
2 observations
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
2 observations
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
2 observations
Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus
2 observations
Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
2 observations
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
2 observations
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
2 observations
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
2 observations
American Coot
Fulica americana
1 observation
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
1 observation
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
1 observation
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
1 observation
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
1 observation
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
1 observation
Brown Creeper
Certhia americana
1 observation
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
1 observation
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
1 observation
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
1 observation
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
1 observation
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
1 observation
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
1 observation
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
1 observation
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
1 observation
Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
1 observation
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
1 observation
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
1 observation
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
1 observation
Barred Owl
Strix varia
1 observation
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
1 observation
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
1 observation
Cooper's Hawk
Astur cooperii
1 observation · iNaturalist

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

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