Nine Acre Corner, Concord

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Nine Acre Corner, Concord is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Red-tailed Hawk 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

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/5/2026Horn Pond Recreation Area1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

3/5/2026Weston Rd. Community Garden, Wellesley1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

3/5/2026Horn Pond Recreation Area1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/5/2026Brook Farm and Gethsemane Cemetery1 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

3/5/202626 Broadmeadow Rd, Groton US-MA (42.6053,-71.5704)14 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/5/2026Arnold Arboretum1 observed

Common Eider (Northern)

Somateria mollissima

3/5/2026UMass Boston--Campus Grounds and Dorchester Bay1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/5/2026Mount Auburn Cemetery1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

3/5/2026Westwood Yard1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

3/4/2026Lancaster, Ma.1 observed

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

3/4/2026Merrimack River behind Tsongas Arena1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

103/5/2026

Mourning Dove

13/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

Blue Jay

33/5/2026

American Crow

43/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

13/5/2026

Tufted Titmouse

13/5/2026

European Starling

43/5/2026

American Robin

363/5/2026

House Sparrow

23/5/2026

Northern Cardinal

23/5/2026

Cedar Waxwing

33/1/2026

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 Nine Acre Corner, Concord for birding?
The best months to visit Nine Acre Corner, Concord for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Nine Acre Corner, Concord?
Notable species at Nine Acre Corner, Concord include Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, Red-tailed Hawk, Blue Jay, American Crow. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Nine Acre Corner, Concord?
Birding at Nine Acre Corner, Concord is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Nine Acre Corner, Concord?
Nine Acre Corner, Concord offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.