East Meadows, Northampton
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
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
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
Setophaga coronata
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Black-capped Chickadee
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Rock Pigeon
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
House Sparrow
Horned Lark
House Finch
Canada Goose
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
More in Massachusetts
Mount Auburn Cemetery
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Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
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Arnold Arboretum
Harvard's 281-acre living tree museum in Boston with 200+ bird species and outstanding warbler migration.