Honey Pot, Hadley
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Honey Pot, Hadley is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, and Red-tailed Hawk 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
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
Upland Sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
Bay-breasted Warbler
Setophaga castanea
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Black-bellied Plover
Pluvialis squatarola
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Common Merganser
Chimney Swift
Double-crested Cormorant
Northern Flicker
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
European Starling
Gray Catbird
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
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Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
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Waterproof boots are recommended as trails near marshes can be muddy, especially after rain.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Skinner State Park
- Silvio O. Conte NWR
- Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary
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