Allens Pond WS - Allens Neck (Mass Audubon)

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Allens Pond WS - Allens Neck (Mass Audubon) is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 261 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Thick-billed Murre

Uria lomvia

3/5/2026NEFSC1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/3/2026King Farm (Private)1 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/2/2026Veterans Memorial Way, New Bedford US-MA 41.65779, -70.919331 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

3/1/2026King Farm (Private)1 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (abieticola)

Buteo jamaicensis

3/1/2026Lee River Drive, Swansea1 observed

Black-headed Gull

Chroicocephalus ridibundus

2/27/2026Briggs Marsh, Little Compton (limited access)1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

2/26/20261350 West Main Road, Middletown, Rhode Island, US (41.536, -71.293)1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

2/25/2026King Farm (Private)1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

2/23/2026448 Rounseville Road, Rochester, Massachusetts, US (41.736, -70.83)1 observed

Snow Goose x Brant (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x Branta bernicla

2/22/2026Fort Phoenix - Inland from bridge1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

2/22/2026Phoenix Rail Trail2 observed

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Allens Pond WS - Allens Neck (Mass Audubon) for birding?
The best months to visit Allens Pond WS - Allens Neck (Mass Audubon) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Allens Pond WS - Allens Neck (Mass Audubon)?
Notable species at Allens Pond WS - Allens Neck (Mass Audubon) include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Allens Pond WS - Allens Neck (Mass Audubon)?
Birding at Allens Pond WS - Allens Neck (Mass Audubon) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Allens Pond WS - Allens Neck (Mass Audubon)?
Allens Pond WS - Allens Neck (Mass Audubon) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.