Turners Falls Power Canal
Massachusetts · Northeast
About This Location
Turners Falls Power Canal is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Mute Swan, Mallard, and Rock Pigeon 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
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Double-crested Cormorant
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Red-eyed Vireo
Black-capped Chickadee
Gray Catbird
American Robin
Common Grackle
American Redstart
Wood Duck
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift
Turkey Vulture
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.
Amenities
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