Forest birding habitat

Cumberland Farms

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Cumberland Farms is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Northern Harrier, and Red-tailed Hawk 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

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

6/2/2026Burrage Pond WMA2 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

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

5/30/2026Pinewood Pond, Stoughton1 observed

Leach's Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates leucorhous

5/30/2026Manomet Point1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

5/29/2026MSSF East, Plymouth US-MA (41.8645,-70.6321)3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

25/30/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/30/2026

Fish Crow

15/30/2026

Barn Swallow

35/30/2026

European Starling

45/30/2026

Song Sparrow

25/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

85/30/2026

Common Yellowthroat

15/30/2026

Northern Cardinal

15/30/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

45/25/2026

Common Raven

35/25/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

15/25/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

15/25/2026

American Robin

85/25/2026

House Sparrow

15/25/2026

American Goldfinch

5/25/2026

Savannah Sparrow

25/25/2026

Swamp Sparrow

15/25/2026

Eastern Towhee

15/25/2026

Bobolink

115/25/2026

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 Cumberland Farms for birding?
The best months to visit Cumberland Farms for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Cumberland Farms?
Notable species at Cumberland Farms include Mourning Dove, Northern Harrier, Red-tailed Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk, Common Raven. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cumberland Farms?
Birding at Cumberland Farms is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Cumberland Farms?
Cumberland Farms offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.