Westboro Wildlife Management Area
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
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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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
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Carolina Wren
European Starling
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Eastern Bluebird
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
More in Massachusetts
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