Wetland birding habitat

Westboro Wildlife Management Area

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Westboro Wildlife Management Area is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Mourning Dove 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 Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

7/19/2026Raymond Reservation1 observed

Red Crossbill (Northeastern or type 12)

Loxia curvirostra

7/18/2026Monoosnoc Acres--Distributing Reservoir1 observed

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

7/17/2026McCarthy Park and Medfield State Hospital2 observed

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

7/15/2026104 Tuttle Road, Sterling, Massachusetts, US (42.46, -71.766)1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

7/15/2026Haynes Reservoir8 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

7/14/2026Whitehall Reservoir2 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

7/13/2026Chauncy Lake1 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

7/11/2026Coes Reservoir1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/6/2026Codman Wy1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

37/17/2026

Mourning Dove

27/17/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

17/17/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

27/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/17/2026

Eastern Kingbird

17/17/2026

Barn Swallow

27/17/2026

Gray Catbird

67/17/2026

Eastern Bluebird

27/17/2026

American Robin

67/17/2026

House Finch

17/17/2026

American Goldfinch

37/17/2026

Song Sparrow

27/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

17/17/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

27/17/2026

Northern Cardinal

17/17/2026

Mute Swan

17/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/17/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Westboro Wildlife Management Area for birding?
The best months to visit Westboro Wildlife Management Area for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Westboro Wildlife Management Area?
Notable species at Westboro Wildlife Management Area include Canada Goose, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Westboro Wildlife Management Area?
Birding at Westboro Wildlife Management Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Westboro Wildlife Management Area?
Westboro Wildlife Management Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.