Urban Park birding habitat

Wayland Community Garden

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
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

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

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

6/2/2026Middlesex Fells Reservation--Hemlock Pool1 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

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

6/2/2026Middlesex Fells Reservation--Winford Way Entrance1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

6/2/2026Millennium Park, Boston1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/2/2026Squantum Marshes1 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

6/2/2026The West Woods1 observed

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

6/2/2026Great Meadows NWR--Concord Unit1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

6/2/2026Horn Pond Recreation Area1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

6/2/2026Minute Man NHP--Hartwell Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Northern House Wren

16/2/2026

American Robin

16/2/2026

Song Sparrow

16/2/2026

Baltimore Oriole

16/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

16/2/2026

Mourning Dove

36/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

26/2/2026

Northern Flicker

16/2/2026

Blue Jay

16/2/2026

American Crow

16/2/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

16/2/2026

Carolina Wren

16/2/2026

European Starling

16/2/2026

House Sparrow

26/2/2026

House Finch

26/2/2026

Common Grackle

46/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

36/2/2026

Barred Owl

16/1/2026

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.