Forest birding habitat

Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts American Black Duck, Mourning Dove, and Red-bellied Woodpecker 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

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

6/2/2026Goat Hill, Uxbridge, Massachusetts1 observed

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Calidris pusilla

6/2/2026Moshassuck Pond1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

6/2/2026Lincoln Woods State Park, Lincoln US-RI 41.89603, -71.427791 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

6/2/2026Arnold Arboretum1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

6/2/2026Mill Pond Reservation1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/2/202624 Milton Rd, Brookline US-MA 42.32911, -71.127341 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/2/2026Cold Spring Park, Newton US-MA 42.33039, -71.211981 observed

Louisiana Waterthrush

Parkesia motacilla

6/2/2026Blue Hills Reservation--Unquity Bottom1 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

6/2/2026Arnold Arboretum1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/2/2026Arnold Arboretum1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

6/2/2026Millennium Park, Boston1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

56/1/2026

Hooded Merganser

26/1/2026

Mourning Dove

46/1/2026

Chimney Swift

36/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/1/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/1/2026

Eastern Phoebe

36/1/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/1/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

26/1/2026

Tree Swallow

76/1/2026

Purple Martin

136/1/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

26/1/2026

Barn Swallow

56/1/2026

Gray Catbird

66/1/2026

American Robin

46/1/2026

House Finch

56/1/2026

American Goldfinch

36/1/2026

Song Sparrow

26/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

66/1/2026

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 Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) for birding?
The best months to visit Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)?
Notable species at Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) include American Black Duck, Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)?
Birding at Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)?
Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.