Forest birding habitat

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary - Meadows Conservation Area (Mass Audubon)

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary - Meadows Conservation Area (Mass Audubon) is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Red-tailed Hawk, and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 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

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

6/2/2026Honey Pot -Hadley1 observed

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

6/2/2026Honey Pot -Hadley2 observed

Upland Sandpiper

Bartramia longicauda

6/2/202642 Perimeter Rd, Ludlow US-MA 42.20506, -72.516362 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

6/2/2026Long Mountain1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/2/2026Longmeadow Flats--Pondside Road1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

6/2/2026Honey Pot -Hadley1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/1/2026Azalea Way, Belchertown, MA1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

6/1/2026Honey Pot -Hadley4 observed

Great Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

6/1/2026Holyoke Dam (Hampshire Co. side)1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

6/1/2026Alexandra Dawson Conservation Area1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

6/1/202652 Round Hill Rd, Northampton US-MA 42.32392, -72.640801 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

6/1/2026East Meadows, Northampton1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

26/1/2026

Wild Turkey

36/1/2026

Killdeer

26/1/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

16/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

26/1/2026

American Kestrel

16/1/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/1/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/1/2026

American Crow

46/1/2026

Fish Crow

16/1/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

16/1/2026

Brown Thrasher

16/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

26/1/2026

Eastern Bluebird

26/1/2026

Hermit Thrush

16/1/2026

American Robin

46/1/2026

White-throated Sparrow

26/1/2026

Savannah Sparrow

16/1/2026

Song Sparrow

56/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary - Meadows Conservation Area (Mass Audubon) for birding?
The best months to visit Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary - Meadows Conservation Area (Mass Audubon) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary - Meadows Conservation Area (Mass Audubon)?
Notable species at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary - Meadows Conservation Area (Mass Audubon) include Turkey Vulture, Red-tailed Hawk, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary - Meadows Conservation Area (Mass Audubon)?
Birding at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary - Meadows Conservation Area (Mass Audubon) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary - Meadows Conservation Area (Mass Audubon)?
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary - Meadows Conservation Area (Mass Audubon) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.