Wetland birding habitat

Passanageset Park at Broad Meadows Marsh

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
WetlandUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Passanageset Park at Broad Meadows Marsh is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, 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

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

7/18/2026Winthrop Beach and Five Sisters1 observed

Bridled Tern

Onychoprion anaethetus

7/18/2026Museum Beach, Scituate, MA1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

7/18/202611 Woodside Park, Winthrop, Mass., US (42.369, -70.986)1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/18/2026Amelia Earhart Dam2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

67/18/2026

Chimney Swift

17/18/2026

Killdeer

17/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/18/2026

Snowy Egret

17/18/2026

Great Egret

27/18/2026

Osprey

27/18/2026

American Crow

57/18/2026

Purple Martin

57/18/2026

Barn Swallow

47/18/2026

American Robin

17/18/2026

American Goldfinch

27/18/2026

Song Sparrow

37/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

47/18/2026

Wild Turkey

47/18/2026

Rock Pigeon

17/18/2026

Mourning Dove

17/18/2026

Semipalmated Plover

47/18/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

47/18/2026

Willet

57/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Passanageset Park at Broad Meadows Marsh for birding?
The best months to visit Passanageset Park at Broad Meadows Marsh for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Passanageset Park at Broad Meadows Marsh?
Notable species at Passanageset Park at Broad Meadows Marsh include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard, American Black Duck, Rock Pigeon. The area supports wetland, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Passanageset Park at Broad Meadows Marsh?
Birding at Passanageset Park at Broad Meadows Marsh is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Passanageset Park at Broad Meadows Marsh?
Passanageset Park at Broad Meadows Marsh offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.