Bird Watching

Johnson's Pond in West Boxford is a particularly interesting birding spot. The variety of both land and water birds is extensive. The warbler influx during migration times is amazing. There are even eagles to be seen upon the ice during the winter months. The other birding area that is really quite famous with birders from all over, one of the really what is considered hot-spots, is the Bald Hill area. The list is extensive and worthy of serious re-visiting regularly.
— Bev and Dave Ingalls

This is the best place in Eastern Mass to see Louisiana Waterthrush. It is a southern species that has been breeding here since the 1950s. Winter Wren, Black-throated Green Warbler and even Barred Owls have also nested there.
—Tim Walker

This is a popular area to see Woodland species. I've heard Ruffed Grouse drumming in here in
the spring.—Tim Walker

This is one of my favorite spots. After descending the hill, you think you must be in the wilds of Maine or New Hampshire. There are no houses to be seen. The Herons arrive in late March to early April through the breeding season. I've seen Great Horned Owl families use these nests to raise their young as well.—Tim Walker

This is a dirt road that is gated at both ends. It is a nice walk for migrants in the spring. The Merrimack Valley Bird club has a bird walk here every spring and they usually see at least 60 species. You can see nesting Common Yellowthroat and Blue-winged Warblers. Along with Rufous-sided Towhee and Field Sparrows.—Tim Walker

In the fall, this pond attracts a lot of ducks such as Hooded and Common Mergansers, Ruddy, Ring-Necked, Bufflehead ducks, Scaup, Canvasback, and even an occasional Red-head. The best spot is either from the peninsula just over the Groveland line on Lake Shore Road, or down an old dirt road that borders the pond.—Tim Walker