Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
Grassland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Cooper's Hawk, 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

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/5/2026Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Harwich Port US-MA 41.67360, -70.080282 observed

Willet (Western)

Tringa semipalmata

3/5/2026Forest Beach and Conservation Lands, Chatham1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/5/2026Monomoscoy Island1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

3/4/2026Muddy Creek Headwaters Preserve1 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/4/2026Loop Beach1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

3/4/2026Forest Beach and Conservation Lands, Chatham1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

3/4/2026Hopkins Lane Gardens, Orleans1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

3/3/2026Home - Lower Mill Pond, Brewster1 observed

Black Vulture

Coragyps atratus

3/1/202629 Harrison Ave, Buzzards Bay US-MA 41.74949, -70.609831 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Turkey Vulture

13/3/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/3/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

63/3/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/3/2026

House Finch

63/3/2026

White-throated Sparrow

83/3/2026

Song Sparrow

53/3/2026

Northern Cardinal

63/3/2026

Mourning Dove

12/26/2026

American Herring Gull

32/26/2026

Blue Jay

12/26/2026

American Crow

12/26/2026

European Starling

202/26/2026

Brant

32/21/2026

Canada Goose

62/21/2026

Mute Swan

12/21/2026

Mallard

12/21/2026

American Black Duck

52/21/2026

Common Eider

152/21/2026

White-winged Scoter

42/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) for birding?
The best months to visit Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)?
Notable species at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) include Turkey Vulture, Cooper's Hawk, Black-capped Chickadee, Northern Mockingbird, House Finch. The area supports grassland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)?
Birding at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)?
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.