Mystic Lakes, Medford
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Mystic Lakes, Medford is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Mallard 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
Razorbill
Alca torda
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Wilson's Storm-Petrel
Oceanites oceanicus
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Chimney Swift
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Barn Swallow
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Peregrine Falcon
Eastern Kingbird
Tree Swallow
Wild Turkey
Blue Jay
Canada Goose
Mallard
Double-crested Cormorant
Northern Flicker
Eastern Warbling Vireo
White-breasted Nuthatch
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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