Lake birding habitat

Great Pond, Hatfield

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Great Pond, Hatfield is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Black Duck, and Common Merganser 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

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

6/2/2026Montague Plains WMA6 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

6/2/2026Honey Pot -Hadley1 observed

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

6/2/2026Honey Pot -Hadley2 observed

Upland Sandpiper

Bartramia longicauda

6/2/202642 Perimeter Rd, Ludlow US-MA 42.20506, -72.516362 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

6/2/2026Long Mountain1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

6/2/2026Honey Pot -Hadley1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/1/2026Azalea Way, Belchertown, MA1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

6/1/2026Honey Pot -Hadley4 observed

Great Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

6/1/2026Holyoke Dam (Hampshire Co. side)1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

6/1/2026Alexandra Dawson Conservation Area1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

6/1/202652 Round Hill Rd, Northampton US-MA 42.32392, -72.640801 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

6/1/2026East Meadows, Northampton1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/1/2026Norwottuck Rail Trail--Station Rd.1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

16/2/2026

Black Vulture

16/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

26/2/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

16/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

26/2/2026

Northern Flicker

16/2/2026

American Kestrel

16/2/2026

Willow Flycatcher

56/2/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

26/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

36/2/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/2/2026

Blue Jay

26/2/2026

American Crow

16/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

16/2/2026

Tree Swallow

26/2/2026

Barn Swallow

16/2/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

16/2/2026

Carolina Wren

26/2/2026

Gray Catbird

46/2/2026

Eastern Bluebird

16/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Great Pond, Hatfield for birding?
The best months to visit Great Pond, Hatfield for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Great Pond, Hatfield?
Notable species at Great Pond, Hatfield include Canada Goose, American Black Duck, Common Merganser, Mourning Dove, Great Blue Heron. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Great Pond, Hatfield?
Birding at Great Pond, Hatfield is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Great Pond, Hatfield?
Great Pond, Hatfield offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.