Great Neck
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Great Neck is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan 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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Bay-breasted Warbler
Setophaga castanea
King Rail
Rallus elegans
Clapper Rail
Rallus crepitans
Little Egret
Egretta garzetta
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Eider
Mourning Dove
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Common Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
American Robin
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Common Grackle
Chimney Swift
Black-bellied Plover
Semipalmated Plover
Short-billed Dowitcher
Willet
Greater Yellowlegs
Dunlin
White-rumped Sandpiper
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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Massachusetts Birding Guide
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