Mount Auburn Cemetery

Massachusetts · Northeast

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Habitat

Urban ParkForest

Best Seasons

Spring

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (extended hours in summer)

About This Location

Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge is one of New England's top migrant traps, with mature trees and water features attracting waves of warblers each spring. Over 230 species have been recorded in this historic landscape cemetery.

Location

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Notable Species

Blackburnian Warbler Scarlet Tanager Baltimore Oriole Rose-breasted Grosbeak Bay-breasted Warbler Red-tailed Hawk Red-bellied Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker Northern Flicker Blue Jay

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

7/21/2026Simon Willard Woods Conservation Area, Concord US-MA (42.4687,-71.3678)2 observed

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

7/21/2026Cambridge Reservoir1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

7/21/2026707 Shirley Street, Winthrop, Massachusetts, US (42.367, -70.973)1 observed

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

7/21/2026Black Falcon Pier30 observed

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

7/21/2026Squantum Marshes2 observed

Great Cormorant (North Atlantic)

Phalacrocorax carbo

7/20/202699 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, Massachusetts, US (42.36, -71.085)1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

7/20/2026Belle Isle Marsh1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/20/2026Amelia Earhart Dam2 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

7/20/2026Everett St1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

7/19/2026Winthrop Beach and Five Sisters1 observed

Razorbill

Alca torda

7/19/2026Castle Island and Pleasure Bay1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Flicker

17/21/2026

Blue Jay

37/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

17/21/2026

American Robin

107/21/2026

Chipping Sparrow

17/21/2026

Chimney Swift

17/20/2026

Gray Catbird

17/20/2026

House Finch

17/20/2026

Mallard

17/20/2026

Wild Turkey

67/20/2026

Mourning Dove

27/20/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/20/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/20/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

37/20/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

17/20/2026

American Crow

67/20/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

57/20/2026

Northern House Wren

17/20/2026

House Sparrow

47/20/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit in the second and third weeks of May for peak warbler migration
2
Check Auburn Lake and Willow Pond for waterbirds
3
Visit during spring migration (April-May) for the greatest species diversity
4
Arrive at dawn for peak bird activity, especially during migration seasons
5
Listen for woodpecker drumming and warbler songs before scanning the canopy

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Nearby Attractions

Harvard University
Fresh Pond Reservation

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Mount Auburn Cemetery for birding?▼

The best months to visit Mount Auburn Cemetery for birding are May. The best seasons are Spring.

What birds can I see at Mount Auburn Cemetery?▼

Notable species at Mount Auburn Cemetery include Blackburnian Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Baltimore Oriole, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Bay-breasted Warbler, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Blue Jay. The area supports urban park, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Mount Auburn Cemetery?▼

Birding at Mount Auburn Cemetery is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

Is there an entrance fee at Mount Auburn Cemetery?▼

There is no entrance fee at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (extended hours in summer).

What amenities are available at Mount Auburn Cemetery?▼

Mount Auburn Cemetery offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.