Forest birding habitat

Longmeadow Flats

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Upland Sandpiper

Bartramia longicauda

6/2/202642 Perimeter Rd, Ludlow US-MA 42.20506, -72.516362 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

6/2/2026Longmeadow Flats--Pondside Road1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/1/2026Azalea Way, Belchertown, MA1 observed

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

6/1/2026Phoenix yard1 observed

Great Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

6/1/2026Holyoke Dam (Hampshire Co. side)1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

6/1/2026Station 431 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

5/30/2026Longmeadow Sandbar4 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/29/2026Grace Robson State Wildlife Sanctuary1 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

5/28/2026Perimeter Rd1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

26/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

16/2/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

16/2/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

26/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

16/2/2026

Carolina Wren

16/2/2026

Gray Catbird

16/2/2026

American Robin

36/2/2026

American Goldfinch

16/2/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

16/2/2026

Indigo Bunting

26/2/2026

Canada Goose

6/2/2026

Mute Swan

56/2/2026

Wood Duck

106/2/2026

Mallard

36/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/2/2026

Green Heron

16/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

36/2/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Longmeadow Flats for birding?
The best months to visit Longmeadow Flats for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Longmeadow Flats?
Notable species at Longmeadow Flats include Bald Eagle, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, American Crow. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Longmeadow Flats?
Birding at Longmeadow Flats is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Longmeadow Flats?
Longmeadow Flats offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.