Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free for Mass Audubon members, $3 non-members
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, American Herring Gull, 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
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Bay-breasted Warbler
Setophaga castanea
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
King Rail
Rallus elegans
Clapper Rail
Rallus crepitans
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Least Flycatcher
Yellow-throated Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
Carolina Wren
Gray Catbird
American Robin
American Goldfinch
Common Grackle
Northern Waterthrush
American Redstart
Magnolia Warbler
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
- Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary
- Castle Rock
- Marblehead Harbor
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