Norwottuck Rail Trail
Massachusetts · Northeast
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Norwottuck Rail Trail is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy Woodpecker among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
Setophaga coronata
Field Sparrow
Spizella pusilla
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Horned Lark
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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