Appleton Farms
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Appleton Farms is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Black-capped Chickadee, Northern Mockingbird, and American Goldfinch 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-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Bay-breasted Warbler
Setophaga castanea
King Rail
Rallus elegans
Clapper Rail
Rallus crepitans
Little Egret
Egretta garzetta
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Killdeer
Glossy Ibis
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Eastern Kingbird
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Bank Swallow
Tree Swallow
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
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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Massachusetts Birding Guide
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