Franklin Park
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Franklin Park is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, American Crow, and Black-capped Chickadee 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
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Downy Woodpecker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Canada Goose
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
Merlin
Blue Jay
Tufted Titmouse
American Goldfinch
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Massachusetts Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in Massachusetts →