Longmeadow Flats
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Longmeadow Flats is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 245 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Bald Eagle, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy Woodpecker among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Sandhill Crane (Greater)
Antigone canadensis
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
Setophaga coronata
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
American Crow
American Robin
Northern Cardinal
Fish Crow
Mallard
American Black Duck
Rock Pigeon
Red-tailed Hawk
Tufted Titmouse
American Tree Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Mourning Dove
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
More in Massachusetts
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Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
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Arnold Arboretum
Harvard's 281-acre living tree museum in Boston with 200+ bird species and outstanding warbler migration.