Lake Massapoag

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Lake Massapoag is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, and White-breasted Nuthatch 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

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

3/5/2026Weston Rd. Community Garden, Wellesley1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/5/2026Brook Farm and Gethsemane Cemetery1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/5/2026Arnold Arboretum1 observed

Common Eider (Northern)

Somateria mollissima

3/5/2026UMass Boston--Campus Grounds and Dorchester Bay1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/5/2026Mount Auburn Cemetery1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

3/5/2026Westwood Yard1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/4/2026Castle Island and Pleasure Bay1 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/4/2026Castle Island and Pleasure Bay1 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

3/3/2026Memorial Drive Bike Path1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/2/2026UMass Boston--Campus Grounds and Dorchester Bay1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

3/2/2026Chandler Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-capped Chickadee

42/28/2026

Tufted Titmouse

22/28/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

22/28/2026

European Starling

52/28/2026

American Robin

62/28/2026

House Sparrow

22/28/2026

Song Sparrow

32/28/2026

Northern Cardinal

22/28/2026

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 Lake Massapoag for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Massapoag for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Lake Massapoag?
Notable species at Lake Massapoag include Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch, European Starling, American Robin. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Massapoag?
Birding at Lake Massapoag is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake Massapoag?
Lake Massapoag offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.