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

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/18/2026Amelia Earhart Dam2 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

7/18/2026Franklin Park1 observed

Razorbill

Alca torda

7/18/2026Castle Island and Pleasure Bay1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

7/18/2026Raymond Reservation6 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

7/18/2026Ell Pond, Melrose1 observed

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

7/18/2026Norwood Memorial Airport2 observed

Clapper Rail (Atlantic Coast)

Rallus crepitans

7/18/2026Squantum Marshes1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

7/17/2026Flagg house and woods1 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

7/17/202630 Talbot Avenue, Billerica, Massachusetts, US (42.588, -71.286)1 observed

Green-winged Teal (American)

Anas crecca

7/15/2026Charles River Esplanade1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

7/15/2026Hamlin esker & red line1 observed

Brown Creeper (americana/nigrescens)

Certhia americana

7/15/2026Hamlin esker & red line3 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

7/15/2026Hamlin esker & red line1 observed

American Coot

Fulica americana

7/15/2026Great Meadows NWR--Concord Unit1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

37/12/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/12/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/12/2026

Northern Flicker

27/12/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/12/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

27/12/2026

Blue Jay

17/12/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

47/12/2026

Tree Swallow

47/12/2026

Barn Swallow

87/12/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

17/12/2026

Marsh Wren

17/12/2026

Gray Catbird

47/12/2026

Eastern Bluebird

17/12/2026

American Robin

37/12/2026

House Sparrow

47/12/2026

House Finch

87/12/2026

American Goldfinch

47/12/2026

Chipping Sparrow

17/12/2026

Song Sparrow

67/12/2026

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.