Spencer Peirce Little Farm
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Spencer Peirce Little Farm is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Blue Jay among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Double-crested Cormorant
Nannopterum auritum
King Eider
Somateria spectabilis
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Bohemian Waxwing
Bombycilla garrulus
Common Eider (Northern)
Somateria mollissima
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Northern Cardinal
Eastern Screech-Owl
Downy Woodpecker
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-billed Gull
Horned Lark
House Sparrow
Mourning Dove
House Finch
Tufted Titmouse
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.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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