Bartholomew's Cobble, Ashley Falls

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Bartholomew's Cobble, Ashley Falls is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Blue Jay, and American Crow 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

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/3/2026Taft Farms, Great Barrington2 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

3/3/2026Arby, Rhoades and Bailey Rd1 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

3/2/2026334 Main St, Great Barrington US-MA (42.1938,-73.3639)1 observed

Brown Creeper (americana/nigrescens)

Certhia americana

3/1/2026Under Mountain Road-Yale Forest1 observed

American Robin (migratorius Group)

Turdus migratorius

3/1/2026Great Mountain Forest6 observed

Eastern Bluebird (Eastern)

Sialia sialis

3/1/2026Great Mountain Forest5 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

3/1/2026199–299 Canaan Mountain Rd, Falls Village US-CT 41.97239, -73.272331 observed

American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

2/28/2026County Route 31 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

2/28/2026Botas Farm1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

2/28/2026200 Canaan Mountain Rd3 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

2/26/2026Rhodes and Baily Road1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

182/28/2026

Blue Jay

82/28/2026

American Crow

32/28/2026

Common Raven

12/28/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

22/28/2026

Tufted Titmouse

12/28/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

42/28/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

32/28/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

12/28/2026

Northern Cardinal

22/28/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

12/26/2026

American Robin

22/26/2026

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 Bartholomew's Cobble, Ashley Falls for birding?
The best months to visit Bartholomew's Cobble, Ashley Falls for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Bartholomew's Cobble, Ashley Falls?
Notable species at Bartholomew's Cobble, Ashley Falls include Canada Goose, Blue Jay, American Crow, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bartholomew's Cobble, Ashley Falls?
Birding at Bartholomew's Cobble, Ashley Falls is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Bartholomew's Cobble, Ashley Falls?
Bartholomew's Cobble, Ashley Falls offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.