Mystic Lakes, Medford
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Mystic Lakes, Medford is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Mallard 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
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Brown Thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
Black-capped Chickadee
Northern Mockingbird
Downy Woodpecker
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-winged Blackbird
Red-tailed Hawk
American Robin
Northern Cardinal
American Herring Gull
European Starling
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
More in Massachusetts
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Arnold Arboretum
Harvard's 281-acre living tree museum in Boston with 200+ bird species and outstanding warbler migration.