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

Bridled Tern

Onychoprion anaethetus

7/21/2026Jericho boat launch1 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

7/21/2026Cambridge Reservoir1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

7/21/2026707 Shirley Street, Winthrop, Massachusetts, US (42.367, -70.973)1 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

7/21/2026Black Falcon Pier30 observed

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

7/21/2026Squantum Marshes2 observed

Great Cormorant (North Atlantic)

Phalacrocorax carbo

7/20/202699 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, Massachusetts, US (42.36, -71.085)1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

7/20/2026Belle Isle Marsh1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

537/18/2026

Mute Swan

27/18/2026

Wood Duck

27/18/2026

Mallard

87/18/2026

Mourning Dove

17/18/2026

Chimney Swift

27/18/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/18/2026

Willet

17/18/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

57/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

17/18/2026

American Herring Gull

107/18/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

27/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/18/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/18/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/18/2026

Blue Jay

27/18/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

37/18/2026

Tufted Titmouse

27/18/2026

Tree Swallow

27/18/2026

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.