East Meadows, Northampton
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
East Meadows, Northampton is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Red-tailed Hawk, and Downy Woodpecker among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Merlin (Taiga)
Falco columbarius
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Least Sandpiper
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe
Red-eyed Vireo
Fish Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Savannah Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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