Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 273 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Black Duck, and Bufflehead 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
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Black Duck
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
American Crow
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Northern Harrier
Downy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
American Tree Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Winthrop Beach
- Revere Beach
- Suffolk Downs
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