Lake birding habitat

Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
LakeWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This lake and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

6/2/2026Burrage Pond WMA2 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

6/2/2026Blue Hills Reservation--Unquity Bottom1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

6/1/2026Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)1 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

6/1/2026Manomet Point1 observed

Blue-headed Vireo

Vireo solitarius

6/1/2026Manomet Cemetery1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

5/31/2026Foothills Preserve, Plymouth1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

5/31/2026Colby Phillips Property, Hanover1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/31/2026Colby Phillips Property, Hanover1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

5/30/2026Great Pond, Randolph1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

5/30/2026Lake Massapoag2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Sandhill Crane

26/2/2026

Great Egret

16/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/2/2026

Tree Swallow

46/2/2026

Gray Catbird

16/2/2026

Eastern Towhee

16/2/2026

Orchard Oriole

16/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

46/2/2026

Common Grackle

26/2/2026

Common Yellowthroat

36/2/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

36/2/2026

Canada Goose

26/2/2026

Mute Swan

36/2/2026

Wood Duck

16/2/2026

Mallard

26/2/2026

Mourning Dove

26/2/2026

Chimney Swift

26/2/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

16/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

26/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area include Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Merganser, Blue Jay, American Crow. The area supports lake, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area?
Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.