Minot and The Glades

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Minot and The Glades is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Common Eider, Harlequin Duck, and Surf Scoter 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

3/6/2026Crystal Cove1 observed

Dovekie

Alle alle

3/6/2026Brant Rock Beach, Marshfield2 observed

Thick-billed Murre

Uria lomvia

3/5/2026Devereaux Beach1 observed

Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

3/5/2026Devereaux Beach1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/5/2026BHI--Webb Memorial SP1 observed

Common Eider (Northern)

Somateria mollissima

3/5/2026UMass Boston--Campus Grounds and Dorchester Bay1 observed

Brant (Black)

Branta bernicla

3/5/2026Nahant--Short Beach3 observed

Common x Barrow's Goldeneye (hybrid)

Bucephala clangula x islandica

3/4/2026Winthrop Beach and Five Sisters1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/4/2026Castle Island and Pleasure Bay1 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/4/2026Castle Island and Pleasure Bay1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/4/2026Boston Nature Center Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

3/4/202629 Constitution Rd, Boston US-MA 42.37141, -71.059561 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

3/4/2026Winthrop Greenway1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Eider

183/5/2026

Harlequin Duck

103/5/2026

Surf Scoter

13/5/2026

White-winged Scoter

23/5/2026

Black Scoter

83/5/2026

Long-tailed Duck

43/5/2026

Bufflehead

13/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

13/5/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

13/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

13/5/2026

American Herring Gull

53/5/2026

Red-necked Grebe

13/5/2026

Common Loon

13/5/2026

Great Cormorant

373/5/2026

Brant

43/4/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/4/2026

Blue Jay

23/4/2026

European Starling

23/4/2026

American Robin

13/4/2026

House Sparrow

33/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Minot and The Glades for birding?
The best months to visit Minot and The Glades for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Minot and The Glades?
Notable species at Minot and The Glades include Common Eider, Harlequin Duck, Surf Scoter, White-winged Scoter, Black Scoter. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Minot and The Glades?
Birding at Minot and The Glades is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Minot and The Glades?
Minot and The Glades offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.