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
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Great Crested Flycatcher
Eastern Kingbird
Chipping Sparrow
Common Yellowthroat
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Gray Catbird
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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