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Birding Near Boston, MA

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Massachusetts · United States

30

Locations

81+

Species

9

Habitats

4

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Boston

Urban Park birding habitat

Massachusetts

< 1 mi away

Easy

Boston Public Garden

Urban Park birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 206 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Salt marsh and spartina grass at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation

Massachusetts

3.2 mi away

Easy

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation

Boston's last remaining salt marsh with 250+ species, secretive sparrows, and coastal wetland birds.

MarshWetlandCoastalFallWinter
a large green field with a tree

Massachusetts

4.0 mi away

Moderate

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation

Wetland birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 273 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Massachusetts

4.5 mi away

Easy

Franklin Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 225 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Spring warblers in flowering trees at Mount Auburn Cemetery

Massachusetts

4.6 mi away

Easy

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Historic Cambridge cemetery renowned as a spring warbler migrant trap.

Urban ParkForestSpring
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

4.9 mi away

Moderate

Squantum

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 265 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
a body of water surrounded by dry grass

Massachusetts

4.9 mi away

Moderate

Fresh Pond, Cambridge

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 240 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Fresh Pond glacial lake and wooded shoreline in Cambridge Massachusetts

Massachusetts

4.9 mi away

Easy

Fresh Pond Reservation

Cambridge glacial pond with year-round birding, Great Blue Heron rookery, and 180+ species.

LakeUrban ParkForestSpringWinter
Coastal birding habitat

Massachusetts

5.2 mi away

Challenging

BHI - Deer Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 219 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Massachusetts

5.3 mi away

Moderate

Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Boston

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 204 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Mature tree canopy and winding paths at Arnold Arboretum

Massachusetts

5.4 mi away

Easy

Arnold Arboretum

Harvard's 281-acre living tree museum in Boston with 200+ bird species and outstanding warbler migration.

Urban ParkForestMeadowSpringFall
Tall trees under blue sky at Middlesex Fells wooded reservation in Massachusetts

Massachusetts

6.6 mi away

Moderate

Middlesex Fells Reservation

2,575-acre wooded reservation north of Boston with spring warbler waves and breeding forest songbirds.

ForestLakeRockySpringSummer
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

6.8 mi away

Moderate

Mystic Lakes, Medford

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 202 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

6.9 mi away

Moderate

Middlesex Fells Reservation

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 206 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Massachusetts

7.9 mi away

Easy

Passanageset Park at Broad Meadows Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 216 recorded species.

WetlandUrban ParkSpringFall
Two empty benches overlook a tranquil body of water.

Massachusetts

8.2 mi away

Moderate

Arlington Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 224 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
the sun is setting over the water and grass

Massachusetts

8.3 mi away

Easy

Millennium Park, Boston

Urban Park birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 245 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

8.4 mi away

Moderate

Nahant - General Area

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 259 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
a couple of sail boats floating on top of a lake

Massachusetts

9.0 mi away

Moderate

Horn Pond Recreation Area

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 239 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Grassland birding habitat

Massachusetts

9.8 mi away

Moderate

Dunback Meadow

Grassland birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 200 recorded species.

GrasslandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

11.0 mi away

Moderate

World's End, Hingham

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 242 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Massachusetts

11.6 mi away

Moderate

Great Pond, Randolph

Lake birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 220 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Coastal path overlooking the ocean along grassy peninsula at World's End in Hingham

Massachusetts

12.5 mi away

Easy

World's End

Olmsted-designed coastal peninsula with drumlin hills, spring migrants, and Boston Harbor views.

CoastalGrasslandForestSpringFall
a boat sailing in the sea

Massachusetts

14.4 mi away

Moderate

Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 248 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

15.4 mi away

Easy

Wompatuck State Park

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 202 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Massachusetts

15.9 mi away

Easy

Wayland Community Garden

Urban Park birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 201 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
a small white boat floating on top of a lake

Massachusetts

15.9 mi away

Moderate

Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge - Concord Unit

Wetland birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 276 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

16.1 mi away

Moderate

Heard Farm Conservation Area

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 216 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Massachusetts

16.3 mi away

Easy

North Shore Community Gardens

Coastal birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 207 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Massachusetts

16.4 mi away

Moderate

Nine Acre Corner, Concord

Forest birding hotspot in Massachusetts with 202 recorded species.

ForestWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Boston

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseRock PigeonMourning DoveRing-billed GullBlue JaySaltmarsh SparrowNelson's SparrowShort-eared OwlSnowy EgretAmerican BitternNorthern HarrierAmerican Black DuckBuffleheadRed-breasted MerganserMallardRing-necked DuckCommon MerganserWhite-winged ScoterAmerican Herring GullCommon EiderDowny WoodpeckerAmerican CrowBlack-capped ChickadeeWhite-breasted NuthatchBlackburnian Warbler+56 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Forest14 locations
Wetland13 locations
Urban Park8 locations
Lake7 locations
Coastal4 locations
Grassland2 locations
Marsh1 location
Meadow1 location
Rocky1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring29 locations
Summer1 location
Fall27 locations
Winter2 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Boston, MA?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Boston include Boston Public Garden, Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, Franklin Park, Mount Auburn Cemetery. These spots offer urban park, marsh, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Boston?▼
Birders near Boston can spot species including Canada Goose, Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Ring-billed Gull, Blue Jay, Saltmarsh Sparrow, Nelson's Sparrow, Short-eared Owl. The area's 9 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Boston?▼
The best seasons for birding near Boston are Spring and Summer and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Boston?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Boston, MA, ranging from 0.7 to 16.4 miles from the city center.

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