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Birding Near Worcester, MA

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Massachusetts · United States

30

Locations

57+

Species

6

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Worcester

Lake birding habitat

Massachusetts

9.1 mi away

Moderate

Wachusett Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 204 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Massachusetts

9.8 mi away

Moderate

Westboro Wildlife Management Area

Wetland birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 234 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Massachusetts

14.7 mi away

Moderate

Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area - Lancaster

Wetland birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 213 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Massachusetts

15.9 mi away

Moderate

Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area - Bolton

Wetland birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 247 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

22.7 mi away

Moderate

Heard Farm Conservation Area

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 216 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Massachusetts

23.3 mi away

Easy

Wayland Community Garden

Urban Park birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 201 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

24.5 mi away

Moderate

Nine Acre Corner, Concord

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 202 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

26.9 mi away

Moderate

Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 200 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Massachusetts

27.2 mi away

Easy

Quabbin Reservoir - Quabbin Park

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 241 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
a large lake surrounded by lush green hills

Massachusetts

27.9 mi away

Easy

Quabbin Reservoir - Winsor Dam and Park Headquarters

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 248 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringFall
a small white boat floating on top of a lake

Massachusetts

28.3 mi away

Moderate

Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge - Concord Unit

Wetland birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 276 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Connecticut

28.3 mi away

Moderate

CAS Bafflin Sanctuary

Forest birding hotspot in Connecticut with 201 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Massachusetts

29.1 mi away

Moderate

Quabbin Reservoir - Gate 35

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 200 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Massachusetts

31.5 mi away

Moderate

Dunback Meadow

Grassland birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 200 recorded species.

GrasslandSpringFall
the sun is setting over the water and grass

Massachusetts

31.8 mi away

Easy

Millennium Park, Boston

Urban Park birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 245 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
brown trees under blue sky during daytime

Massachusetts

32.0 mi away

Moderate

Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 207 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Two empty benches overlook a tranquil body of water.

Massachusetts

33.4 mi away

Moderate

Arlington Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 224 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Massachusetts

33.4 mi away

Moderate

Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Boston

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 204 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Massachusetts

33.6 mi away

Moderate

Lake Massapoag

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 225 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
a body of water surrounded by dry grass

Massachusetts

34.3 mi away

Moderate

Fresh Pond, Cambridge

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 240 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Spring warblers in flowering trees at Mount Auburn Cemetery

Massachusetts

34.4 mi away

Easy

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Historic Cambridge cemetery renowned as a spring warbler migrant trap.

Urban ParkForestSpring
Fresh Pond glacial lake and wooded shoreline in Cambridge Massachusetts

Massachusetts

34.5 mi away

Easy

Fresh Pond Reservation

Cambridge glacial pond with year-round birding, Great Blue Heron rookery, and 180+ species.

LakeUrban ParkForestSpringWinter
Mature tree canopy and winding paths at Arnold Arboretum

Massachusetts

34.7 mi away

Easy

Arnold Arboretum

Harvard's 281-acre living tree museum in Boston with 200+ bird species and outstanding warbler migration.

Urban ParkForestMeadowSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

35.4 mi away

Moderate

Mystic Lakes, Medford

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 202 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Rhode Island

35.5 mi away

Easy

Swan Point Cemetery

Urban Park birding hotspot in Rhode Island with 222 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

35.8 mi away

Moderate

Norwottuck Rail Trail

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 203 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
a couple of sail boats floating on top of a lake

Massachusetts

35.8 mi away

Moderate

Horn Pond Recreation Area

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 239 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Massachusetts

36.1 mi away

Easy

Franklin Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 225 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Connecticut

37.1 mi away

Moderate

Plainfield - Quinebaug Valley Fish Hatchery

Forest birding hotspot in Connecticut with 208 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

37.7 mi away

Moderate

Middlesex Fells Reservation

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 206 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Worcester

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Common LoonBald EagleDouble-crested CormorantRing-billed GullBuffleheadCanada GooseMallardMourning DoveRed-bellied WoodpeckerDowny WoodpeckerRed-tailed HawkHairy WoodpeckerPileated WoodpeckerAmerican CrowBlue JayAmerican Black DuckRuffed GrouseCommon RavenBlack-capped ChickadeeEuropean StarlingTufted TitmouseRed-winged BlackbirdAmerican RobinHouse SparrowNorthern Cardinal+32 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland13 locations
Forest12 locations
Lake10 locations
Urban Park9 locations
Grassland1 location
Meadow1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall28 locations
Winter1 location

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Worcester, MA?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Worcester include Wachusett Reservoir, Westboro Wildlife Management Area, Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area - Lancaster, Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area - Bolton, Heard Farm Conservation Area. These spots offer lake, wetland, forest habitats.
What birds can I see near Worcester?▼
Birders near Worcester can spot species including Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead, Canada Goose, Mallard, Mourning Dove. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Worcester?▼
The best seasons for birding near Worcester are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Worcester?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Worcester, MA, ranging from 9.1 to 37.7 miles from the city center.

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