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

Worm-eating Warbler

Helmitheros vermivorum

6/2/2026Goat Hill, Uxbridge, Massachusetts1 observed

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

6/2/2026Bartlett Pond, Northborough1 observed

Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

6/1/2026Causeway St. Marshes, Medfield1 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

6/1/2026Charles River Reservation--Riverside Park1 observed

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

6/1/2026Little Chauncy Area1 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

6/1/2026Uxbridge Rice City Pond3 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

6/1/2026171 Spring St, Hopkinton US-MA 42.22539, -71.594671 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

5/31/2026Bolton Flats WMA--Pine Hill Rd. Grasslands2 observed

Bay-breasted Warbler

Setophaga castanea

5/31/2026Walden Pond, Concord1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

5/31/2026Newtown Hill Conservation Area, Littleton1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

5/31/2026Callahan2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

26/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/2/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/2/2026

Marsh Wren

16/2/2026

Gray Catbird

26/2/2026

Song Sparrow

26/2/2026

Baltimore Oriole

26/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

106/2/2026

Common Grackle

16/2/2026

Common Yellowthroat

16/2/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

16/2/2026

Canada Goose

186/2/2026

Mallard

26/2/2026

Mourning Dove

36/2/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

16/2/2026

Killdeer

46/2/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

16/2/2026

Osprey

26/2/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

16/2/2026

Barred Owl

16/2/2026

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.