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

Purple Martin

Progne subis

7/20/202611 Woodside Park, Winthrop, Mass., US (42.369, -70.986)1 observed

Great Cormorant (North Atlantic)

Phalacrocorax carbo

7/20/202699 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, Massachusetts, US (42.36, -71.085)1 observed

Bridled Tern

Onychoprion anaethetus

7/20/2026Scituate harbor yacht club1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

7/20/2026Belle Isle Marsh1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/20/2026Amelia Earhart Dam2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Chimney Swift

37/18/2026

Green Heron

17/18/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/18/2026

Merlin

17/18/2026

Eastern Wood-Pewee

17/18/2026

Eastern Phoebe

17/18/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

17/18/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

17/18/2026

Blue Jay

17/18/2026

American Crow

17/18/2026

Fish Crow

17/18/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

17/18/2026

Tufted Titmouse

27/18/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

17/18/2026

Gray Catbird

17/18/2026

American Robin

17/18/2026

Cedar Waxwing

17/18/2026

House Finch

17/18/2026

American Goldfinch

27/18/2026

Chipping Sparrow

27/18/2026

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.