Mystic Lakes, Medford

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

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

3/6/2026Jordan's Furniture Marsh, Reading1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

3/6/2026Woburn Community Gardens1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/6/202620 Lincoln Road1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

3/5/2026Weston Rd. Community Garden, Wellesley1 observed

Thick-billed Murre

Uria lomvia

3/5/2026Devereaux Beach1 observed

Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

3/5/2026Devereaux Beach1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

23/4/2026

Mute Swan

23/4/2026

Mallard

123/4/2026

Northern Pintail

13/4/2026

Common Goldeneye

13/4/2026

Hooded Merganser

13/4/2026

Common Merganser

503/4/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/4/2026

Bald Eagle

33/4/2026

Northern Flicker

13/4/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

13/4/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/2/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

23/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

33/2/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

23/2/2026

American Robin

33/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/1/2026

American Herring Gull

32/28/2026

European Starling

602/28/2026

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 Mystic Lakes, Medford for birding?
The best months to visit Mystic Lakes, Medford for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Mystic Lakes, Medford?
Notable species at Mystic Lakes, Medford include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Common Goldeneye. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mystic Lakes, Medford?
Birding at Mystic Lakes, Medford is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Mystic Lakes, Medford?
Mystic Lakes, Medford offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.