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
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Bonaparte's Gull
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Gadwall x Mallard (hybrid)
Mareca strepera x Anas platyrhynchos
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Mute Swan
Gadwall
Mallard
American Black Duck
Common Eider
White-winged Scoter
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Glossy Ibis
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
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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