Honey Pot, Hadley
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Honey Pot, Hadley is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, and Red-tailed Hawk 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
Lapland Longspur
Calcarius lapponicus
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
Setophaga coronata
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Red-tailed Hawk
Merlin
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Horned Lark
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Snow Bunting
American Tree Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Northern Harrier
Common Raven
Northern Cardinal
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.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Skinner State Park
- Silvio O. Conte NWR
- Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary
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