Westboro Wildlife Management Area

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Westboro Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Mourning Dove 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

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/6/2026Home1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/6/202620 Lincoln Road1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

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

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/5/202642 Bristol St, Worcester US-MA (42.3210,-71.7886)1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

3/4/2026Lancaster, Ma.1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

3/1/2026Bolton Flats WMA--Bolton2 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

2/27/2026Jenkins Home1 observed

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

2/26/2026Charles River Peninsula (TTOR)1 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

2/26/2026604 Old Marlboro Rd, Concord US-MA 42.44609, -71.391411 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

2/24/2026Keith Hill Forest2 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

2/24/2026Coes Reservoir1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

343/6/2026

Mallard

223/6/2026

Blue Jay

23/6/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

13/6/2026

Tufted Titmouse

23/6/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/6/2026

Brown Creeper

13/6/2026

Carolina Wren

13/6/2026

European Starling

23/6/2026

American Robin

1203/6/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

13/6/2026

White-throated Sparrow

13/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

33/6/2026

Mourning Dove

33/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

33/5/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Northern Flicker

13/5/2026

American Crow

83/5/2026

Eastern Bluebird

23/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Westboro Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Westboro Wildlife Management Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Westboro Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Westboro Wildlife Management Area include Canada Goose, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Westboro Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Westboro Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Westboro Wildlife Management Area?
Westboro Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.