Wayland Community Garden

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Wayland Community Garden is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This urban park 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/5/2026Horn Pond Recreation Area1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

3/5/2026Weston Rd. Community Garden, Wellesley1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

3/5/2026Horn Pond Recreation Area1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

3/5/2026Brook Farm and Gethsemane Cemetery1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

3/5/2026Arnold Arboretum1 observed

Common Eider (Northern)

Somateria mollissima

3/5/2026UMass Boston--Campus Grounds and Dorchester Bay1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

3/5/2026Mount Auburn Cemetery1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

3/5/2026Westwood Yard1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

3/4/2026Lancaster, Ma.1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/4/2026Castle Island and Pleasure Bay1 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/4/2026Castle Island and Pleasure Bay1 observed

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Wayland Community Garden for birding?
The best months to visit Wayland Community Garden for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Wayland Community Garden?
Notable species at Wayland Community Garden include Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Crow. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Wayland Community Garden?
Birding at Wayland Community Garden is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Wayland Community Garden?
Wayland Community Garden offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.