Grassland birding habitat

Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
Grassland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Cooper's Hawk, and Black-capped Chickadee 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

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

6/2/2026Frances A. Crane WMA2 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/2/2026Brewster Wing Island1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

6/1/2026Frances A. Crane WMA1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

6/1/2026Red River Beach2 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

6/1/2026South Cape Beach SP1 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

6/1/2026Santuit Pond Preserve1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

6/1/2026Pochet Island1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

6/1/2026Bell's Neck Conservation Area (HCT)1 observed

Leach's Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates leucorhous

5/31/2026First Encounter Beach1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/31/2026Wakeby Pond1 observed

Great Shearwater

Ardenna gravis

5/31/2026First Encounter Beach1 observed

Red Phalarope

Phalaropus fulicarius

5/31/2026First Encounter Beach1 observed

Sabine's Gull

Xema sabini

5/31/2026First Encounter Beach2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Plover

66/1/2026

Piping Plover

26/1/2026

Willet

26/1/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

86/1/2026

Dunlin

16/1/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

186/1/2026

Laughing Gull

36/1/2026

American Herring Gull

16/1/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

16/1/2026

Blue Jay

16/1/2026

Gray Catbird

36/1/2026

American Goldfinch

26/1/2026

Saltmarsh Sparrow

16/1/2026

Song Sparrow

36/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

26/1/2026

Common Grackle

86/1/2026

Mallard

25/31/2026

Common Eider

15/31/2026

Mourning Dove

15/31/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

15/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) for birding?
The best months to visit Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)?
Notable species at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) include Turkey Vulture, Cooper's Hawk, Black-capped Chickadee, Northern Mockingbird, House Finch. The area supports grassland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)?
Birding at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)?
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.