Forest birding habitat

Minot and The Glades

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Minot and The Glades is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Common Eider, Harlequin Duck, and Surf Scoter 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

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

6/2/2026Burrage Pond WMA2 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

6/2/2026Blue Hills Reservation--Unquity Bottom1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/2/2026McLaughlin Woods3 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/2/2026Squantum Marshes1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

6/2/2026707 Shirley Street, Winthrop, Massachusetts, US (42.367, -70.973)2 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

6/2/2026Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

6/2/2026Rose Kennedy Greenway1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/1/2026Forest Hills Cemetery1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

6/1/2026Forest Hills Cemetery1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

6/1/2026Franklin Park--Scarboro Pond1 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

6/1/2026Squantum--Nickerson Rock Park1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/31/2026Franklin Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

236/2/2026

Mallard

16/2/2026

Common Eider

46/2/2026

Mourning Dove

16/2/2026

Chimney Swift

16/2/2026

American Oystercatcher

26/2/2026

Killdeer

16/2/2026

Piping Plover

46/2/2026

Willet

56/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

16/2/2026

American Herring Gull

26/2/2026

Great Black-backed Gull

16/2/2026

Common Tern

26/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

766/2/2026

Snowy Egret

16/2/2026

Great Egret

16/2/2026

Osprey

26/2/2026

Northern Flicker

16/2/2026

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 Minot and The Glades for birding?
The best months to visit Minot and The Glades for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Minot and The Glades?
Notable species at Minot and The Glades include Common Eider, Harlequin Duck, Surf Scoter, White-winged Scoter, Black Scoter. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Minot and The Glades?
Birding at Minot and The Glades is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Minot and The Glades?
Minot and The Glades offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.