Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
Free for Mass Audubon members, $4 non-members
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, and White-breasted Nuthatch 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
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Common Eider (Northern)
Somateria mollissima
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Downy Woodpecker
Mourning Dove
Common Raven
American Robin
Northern Cardinal
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Song Sparrow
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
- Borderland State Park
- Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
- Blue Hills Reservation
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