Lake birding habitat

Great Pond, Randolph

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Great Pond, Randolph is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Mallard 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

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

6/2/2026Mill Pond Reservation1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

6/2/2026Burrage Pond WMA2 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/2/202624 Milton Rd, Brookline US-MA 42.32911, -71.127341 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/2/2026Cold Spring Park, Newton US-MA 42.33039, -71.211981 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

6/2/2026Middlesex Fells Reservation--Hemlock Pool1 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

6/2/2026Blue Hills Reservation--Unquity Bottom1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

6/2/2026Arnold Arboretum1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/2/2026Arnold Arboretum1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

6/2/2026Middlesex Fells Reservation--Winford Way Entrance1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

6/2/2026Millennium Park, Boston1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/2/2026Squantum Marshes1 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

6/2/2026The West Woods1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

6/2/2026707 Shirley Street, Winthrop, Massachusetts, US (42.367, -70.973)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

16/1/2026

Chimney Swift

126/1/2026

Killdeer

16/1/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

36/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

16/1/2026

American Herring Gull

66/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

66/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/1/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

16/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

26/1/2026

Northern Flicker

16/1/2026

Eastern Phoebe

36/1/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/1/2026

Blue Jay

26/1/2026

American Crow

16/1/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

36/1/2026

Tufted Titmouse

26/1/2026

Tree Swallow

86/1/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

56/1/2026

Barn Swallow

206/1/2026

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, Randolph for birding?
The best months to visit Great Pond, Randolph for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Great Pond, Randolph?
Notable species at Great Pond, Randolph include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Mallard, American Black Duck, Mallard x American Black Duck (hybrid). The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Great Pond, Randolph?
Birding at Great Pond, Randolph is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Great Pond, Randolph?
Great Pond, Randolph offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.