Warbling Vireo

Warbling Vireo
Hop Brook WMA, Lee, MA

Lawrence's Warbler

Lawrence's Warbler
Ordway Reservation, West Newbury, MA

Blackburnian Warbler

Blackburnian Warbler
Crane Hill, Ipswich, MA

Bufflehead

Bufflehead
Ipswich River WS, Topsfield, MA

Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl
Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA

Canada Warbler

Canada Warbler
Langford Pond, Rockport, MA

Egrets

Egrets
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Northern Wheatear

Northern Wheatear
Wachusett Reservoir, Sterling, MA

Ovenbird

Ovenbird
Cedar Pond WS, Hamilton, MA

Piping Plover

Piping Plover
Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA

Purple Sandpiper

Purple Sandpiper
Halibut Point Reservation, Rockport, MA

Red-eyed Vireo

Red-eyed Vireo
Atherton Connector, West Newbury, MA

White-faced Storm-Petrel

White-faced Storm-Petrel
Georges Bank

Brown Thrasher

Brown Thrasher
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA

Ruddy Turnstone

Ruddy Turnstone
Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, MA

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron

Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

American Golden Plover

American Golden Plover
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Black Tern

Black Tern
Sengekontacket Pond, Martha's Vineyard, MA

Brown Creeper

Brown Creeper
Umbagog NWR, Errol, NH

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing
Washburn Family Forest, Clarksville, NH

Common Loon

Common Loon
Grafton Pond, Grafton, NH

Least Tern

Least Tern
Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, MA

MacGillivray's Warbler

MacGillivray's Warbler
Lexington Community Farm, Lexington, MA

Red Knot

Red Knot
Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, MA

Whimbrel

Whimbrel
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Sharp-shinned Hawk
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

White-throated Sparrow

White-throated Sparrow
Smith Pond, Enfield, NH

Northern Waterthrush

Northern Waterthrush
Gull Pond, Wenham, MA

Common Merganser

Common Merganser
Deer Island, Newburyport, MA

Veery

Veery
Oxbow NWR, Harvard, MA

Wilson's Snipe

Wilson's Snipe
Indian Stream Road, Pittsburg, NH

American Bittern

American Bittern
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Golden-crowned Kinglet
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Pine Warbler

Pine Warbler
Hamlin Reservation, Ipswich, MA

Black-throated Blue Warbler

Black-throated Blue Warbler
Chubb Creek, Beverly Farms, MA

Brown Creeper

Brown Creeper
Grafton Pond, Grafton, NH

Marbled Godwit

Marbled Godwit
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Virginia Rail

Virginia Rail
Ipswich River WS, Topsfield, MA

American Pipit

American Pipit
Wachusett Reservoir, Sterling, MA

Baltimore Oriole

Baltimore Oriole
Coy Pond, Wenham, MA

Osprey

Osprey
Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, MA

Barred Owl

Barred Owl
Great Bay NWR, Portsmouth, NH

Long-billed Dowitcher

Long-billed Dowitcher
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Ruffed Grouse

Ruffed Grouse
Nulhegan Basin, Silvio O. Conte NWR, Bloomfield, VT

Lark Sparrow

Lark Sparrow
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Black-throated Green Warbler

Black-throated Green Warbler
Homestead Trail 45, Essex, MA

Blue-winged Warbler

Blue-winged Warbler
Martin H. Burnes WMA, Newbury, MA

Brant

Brant
West Beach, Beverly Farms, MA

American Avocet

American Avocet
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Bonaparte's Gull

Bonaparte's Gull
Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, MA

Great Crested Flycatcher

Great Crested Flycatcher
Delmater Sanctuary, Rockport, MA

Hermit Thrush

Hermit Thrush
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA

Horned Lark

Horned Lark
Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, MA

Eurasian Wigeon

Eurasian Wigeon
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Grasshopper Sparrow

Grasshopper Sparrow
Pease Grasslands, Portsmouth, NH

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Saltmarsh Sparrow

Saltmarsh Sparrow
Nelson's Island, Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Ipswich River WS, Topsfield, MA

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Chestnut-sided Warbler
Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, MA

Eastern Phoebe

Eastern Phoebe
Ipswich River WS, Topsfield, MA

Indigo Bunting

Indigo Bunting
Martin H. Burnes WMA, Newbury, MA

Red-breasted Merganser

Red-breasted Merganser
Deer Island, Newburyport, MA

House Finch

House Finch
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Scarlet Tanager

Scarlet Tanager
Willowdale State Forest, Ipswich, MA

Green Heron

Green Heron
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Common Yellowthroat

Common Yellowthroat
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Wood Thrush

Wood Thrush
Ipswich River WS, Topsfield, MA

Peregrine Falcon

Peregrine Falcon
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Savannah Sparrow

Savannah Sparrow
Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA

Lapland Longspur

Lapland Longspur
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Palm Warbler

Palm Warbler
Ipswich River WS, Topsfield, MA

Barred Owl

Barred Owl
Julia Bird Reservation, Ipswich, MA

Black-and-white Warbler

Black-and-white Warbler
Jordan Ridge, Acadia NP, Mt Desert Island, ME

Bay-breasted Warbler

Bay-breasted Warbler
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Marsh Wren

Marsh Wren
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Eastern Towhee

Eastern Towhee
Old Town Hill, Newbury, MA

Evening Grosbeak

Evening Grosbeak
Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA

Northern Waterthrush

Northern Waterthrush
Coy Pond, Wenham, MA

Ring-necked Pheasant

Ring-necked Pheasant
Pikes Bridge, West Newbury, MA

House Finch

House Finch
Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, MA

Wilson's Storm-Petrel

Wilson's Storm-Petrel
Georges Bank

Harlequin Duck

Harlequin Duck
Halibut Point Reservation, Rockport, MA

Wilson's Warbler

Wilson's Warbler
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Solitary Sandpiper

Solitary Sandpiper
Little River, Newbury, MA

Swamp Sparrow

Swamp Sparrow
Round Pond, Hamilton, MA

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler
Parker River NWR, Plum Island, MA

Pine Siskin

Pine Siskin
Chubb Creek, Beverly Farms, MA

Common Grackle

Common Grackle
Ipswich River WS, Topsfield, MA

Spotted Sandpiper

Spotted Sandpiper
Hop Brook WMA, Lee, MA

Statewide

USFWS Wildlife RefugesTwelve USFWS refuges are located in Massachusetts.
National ParksSixteen national parks are located in Massachusetts.
Coast GuideThe Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) started the Coast Guide project to help the public get to and enjoy the 25 percent of the state’s coastline that is open to the public.
Mass Audubon Society SanctuariesMass Audubon’s wildlife sanctuaries across the state offer people of all ages and abilities opportunities to get outdoors and connect with nature. Take to our trails on your own, or join a regularly scheduled program that explains the wonders of our natural world. There are over 50 Mass Audubon sanctuaries to visit in Massachusetts.
The Trustees of Reservations

The Trustees of Reservations preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. There are more than 100 TOR places to visit in Massachusetts.

MassWildlife LandsWildlife Lands are public lands for people to enjoy. The MassWildlife Lands Viewer will help prepare you to explore these properties with your rod and reel, bow, gun, knapsack, canoe, camera, or binoculars! (here's the nifty map viewer)
MassParks

Visit Massachusetts State Parks - beaches, wooded parks, parkways, and reservoirs. You can find a place to go in all regions of the Commonwealth from Pittsfield to Boston and Gloucester to Provincetown.

MassPark Trail MapsTrail maps listed alphabetically by park name; maps downloadable in pdf format.
Metacomet Land TrustSince 1988 Metacomet has worked with landowners, towns and state agencies to permanently protect land. MLT owns more than 350 acres across our member communities, protects another 162 acres through Conservation Restrictions, and has assisted in the conservation of another 900 acres---land that is now town open space, state parks and forests, and state wildlife management areas.

Berkshire County

Berkshire Natural Resources CouncilBerkshire Natural Resources Council is a non-profit land conservation organization working throughout the Berkshires in Massachusetts to preserve threatened lands. The Council places special emphasis on protecting Berkshire's farms, forests, streams, and ridgelines – the great landscape features that give us clean water, fresh air, local produce, healthy wildlife, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Many maps.

Berkshire Taconic Landscape

The Conservancy plays a critical role in protecting this mosaic of wetlands and woodlands. These globally rare wetlands support the greatest concentration of rare species in southern New England.

Connecticut River Valley

Holyoke BirdingGoogle Map showing the 90 best places in the Amherst - Hadley - Holyoke - Springfield corridor.
Kestrel Land TrustKLT serves a 19-town region surrounding Northampton and Amherst. Map showing conservation lands, most with public access.
Silvio O. Conte NWRThere are many units and divisions located in Massachusetts including Third Island, Honey Pot, Wissatinnewag, Mt. Tom, Mt. Toby, Hatfield, Fort River, Mill River, Westfield River and Dead Branch.
Norcross Wildlife SanctuaryThe Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary (located mid-state in Wales, MA) comprises approximately 8,000 acres of wooded hills, lakes and streams. It is maintained by the Norcross Wildlife Foundation, Inc. whose purpose is the conservation of wildlife and the active practice of conservation for the benefit of the public.

Worcester County

Places to Bird in Central MassachusettsBirders' reccomendations
East Quabbin Land TrustThe East Quabbin Land Trust owns over 925 acres in the East Quabbin Region of Massachusetts, permanently protecting such diverse natural environments as wetlands, forests, and fields.
Wachusett Greenways19 miles of trail along the old Mass Central Railroad line which ran from Boston to Northampton from 1886 to 1938 in the towns of Sterling, West Boylston, Holden, Oakham, Rutland and Barre. 
Birding Worcester CountyProvided by Paul Meleski.

Essex County

Essex National Heritage AreaTen areas with an emphasis on wildlife viewing.
Essex County Greenbelt Association5400 acres of conserved landscapes across Essex County. All properties owned by Greenbelt are open to the public free of charge.
Essex County Trail AssociationThe Essex County Trail Association exists to protect access to the trails and open lands throughout Hamilton, Wenham, Ipswich, Topsfield, Essex and West Newbury. ( see trail mashup at Google Maps )

Boston and Suburbs

The Emerald Necklace ConservancyIncludes Back Bay Fens, Arnold Arboretum, The Riverway, Olmsted Park, Jamaica Pond, and Franklin Park.
Boston Harbor IslandsThe largest recreational open space in Eastern Massachusetts, the Boston Harbor Islands are one of the northeast's great destinations. Comprised of 34 islands and mainland parks, the park attracts over 1/2 million visitors annually and is an important ecological habitat for wildlife.
Marj's Favorite PlacesMarj Rines' recommendations. Marj knows birds.
Western GreenwayLocated in Lexington / Belmont / Waltham.
Boxborough Birders

Local Birding Spots for Boxborough, Acton, Stow, Littleton and Harvard.

Mount Auburn CemeteryLudlow Griscom, known as the “patron saint of modern American Birdwatching,” described Mount Auburn Cemetery as one of the most advantageous stations for the migration of land birds in eastern Massachusetts. From the birds’ point of view, the Cemetery is primarily a piece of woodland, providing a haven of food, water and shelter. Migrating birds swarm to the Cemetery.
Sudbury Valley TrusteesSVT is a member-supported, 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works in a 36-community region between Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts.
Southwest Metro Birding LocalesReccomendations from Paul Kinnaly.

South Shore

The Lloyd Center for the EnvironmentThe Lloyd Center in Daretmouth, MA sits on 82 acres of oak-hickory forest, freshwater wetlands, salt marsh, and estuary. Our five walking trails offer scenic views of Buzzards Bay, Demarest-Lloyd State Park, Mishaum Point, and the islands. Kettle holes, moraine, and a native American midden site, are several features their trails can offer.

Cape and Islands

Cape Cod BirdsHere you will find information on avian research and surveys that have been conducted in the area (e.g., Christmas Bird Counts and Breeding Bird Surveys); photos and details on local vagrants, hybrids, and other oddballs; information on birding on Cape Cod; a bibliography of Cape Cod ornithology; photo galleries of Cape Cod birds; and links to other sites of interest to local birders. Provided by Blair Nakula.
Cape Cod National SeashoreThe great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses, cultural landscapes, and wild cranberry bogs offer a glimpse of Cape Cod's past and continuing ways of life.
Monomoy National Wildlife RefugeMonomoy National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1944 to provide habitat for migratory birds. Sand stretches for eight miles off the elbow of Cape Cod, forming the barrier islands of North and South Monomoy. In addition to the two islands, a 40-acre unit on Morris Island is also part of the refuge. This is where the headquarters and visitor center are located. The total size of the refuge is 7,604 acres with varied habitats of oceans, salt and freshwater marshes, dunes, and freshwater ponds of which 3,244 acres are designated Wilderness.
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife SanctuaryWellfleet Bay provides peace and unmatched beauty on the hillsides and shoreline overlooking Wellfleet Harbor. Extensive trails bring you to a panoramic salt marsh, sandy barrier beach, and pine woodlands, each attracting a wide array of wildlife. The sanctuary features a universally accessible trail and an award-winning “green” nature center with numerous exhibits and aquariums.
Nantucket Conservation FoundationThe Foundation currently owns and maintains 9,006 acres which is nearly 1/3 of Nantucket. That acreage is divided up among 214 properties with the largest being approximately 3,200 acres (Middle Moors) and the smallest being less than 1/10 of an acre (Larsen Park).
Birding Nantucket IslandProvided by the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce.
Martha's Vineyard Land Bank CommissionLand bank properties are, except during the hunting season, open daily to the general public from sunrise to sundown. Trails are marked throughout and boundary markers indicate where public land ends and private land begins.
Vineyard BirdsMartha's Vineyard birding resources thanks to Susan Whiting.

Offshore

New England SeabirdsA guide to watching seabirds, whales, dolphins and other sea life from the coast of New England. How to visit seabird colonies in New England and Maritime Canada.  For wandering birders links to pelagic trips in the U.S. and other countries.  Trip reports written by birders who have traveled widely with binoculars.
Brookline Bird ClubThe BBC offers plenty of land-based birding excursions but they were one of the first to offer Pelagic trips off the coast. Ask for Ida.

This reference was created from a set of waypoints compiled by Allan Bragg. He indicates his sources as: A Birder's Guide to Eastern Massachusetts, Bird Finding Guide to Western Massachusetts, Places to bird in and around Arlington, MA, and the Essex County Birding Trail.

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