Spencer Peirce Little Farm
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Spencer Peirce Little Farm is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Blue Jay 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
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Clapper Rail
Rallus crepitans
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Clapper Rail (Atlantic Coast)
Rallus crepitans
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Barn Swallow
House Sparrow
House Finch
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Cardinal
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Gadwall
Mallard
Killdeer
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Spotted Sandpiper
Willet
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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