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
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mute Swan
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Least Sandpiper
American Herring Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Carolina Wren
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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