Great Neck
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Great Neck is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan 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
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Bohemian Waxwing
Bombycilla garrulus
Common Eider (Northern)
Somateria mollissima
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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