Forest birding habitat

Wompatuck State Park

Massachusetts · Northeast

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Wompatuck State Park is a productive birding destination in Massachusetts, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, American Herring Gull, and Black-capped Chickadee 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

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

6/2/2026Millennium Park, Boston1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

6/2/2026Millennium Park, Boston1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

6/2/2026Belle Isle Marsh1 observed

Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

6/2/2026Small Pond behind Walgreens1 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

6/2/2026Arnold Arboretum1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

6/2/2026Mill Pond Reservation1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

6/2/2026Burrage Pond WMA2 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

6/2/202624 Milton Rd, Brookline US-MA 42.32911, -71.127341 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

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

6/2/2026Millennium Park, Boston1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/2/2026Squantum Marshes1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

6/2/2026707 Shirley Street, Winthrop, Massachusetts, US (42.367, -70.973)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

26/2/2026

Wild Turkey

16/2/2026

Mourning Dove

16/2/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

16/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

26/2/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

16/2/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/2/2026

Blue Jay

16/2/2026

American Crow

36/2/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

16/2/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

16/2/2026

Carolina Wren

16/2/2026

Veery

16/2/2026

American Robin

26/2/2026

Cedar Waxwing

66/2/2026

American Goldfinch

26/2/2026

Chipping Sparrow

16/2/2026

Song Sparrow

26/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Wompatuck State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Wompatuck State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Wompatuck State Park?
Notable species at Wompatuck State Park include Rock Pigeon, American Herring Gull, Black-capped Chickadee, Golden-crowned Kinglet, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Wompatuck State Park?
Birding at Wompatuck State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Wompatuck State Park?
Wompatuck State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.