I just completed a series of articles for our friends over at the New England Birdhouse blog on best bird-watching destinations in New England.

I’m never happier than when visiting locations in New England that offer the chance to get close to wildlife in scenic destinations. And the six states of New England offer a plethora of great places to view nature while experiencing the beautiful landscape of the region.

The series of 8 articles covered my favorite locations for bird-watching and viewing other wildlife in each state.

Plus I added special articles covering Cape Cod and one on viewing outstanding fall foliage while checking out the migratory birds of the season.

Here is some information on each guide along with a link to the full article to get the details:

Bird-Watching Destinations on Cape Cod:

It’s no secret of my passion for this area of Massachusetts and it was a thrill to share many of my most coveted locations. If you’re a bird watcher and nature lover then few places in New England can compare with Cape Cod.

A rich habitat for wildlife it attracts seasonal residents and migratory birds of all types, and the highly protected piping plover.

Destinations covered include: Sandy Neck in Sandwich, Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge in Chatham, and Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary in Wellfleet.

More information on these destinations and others can be found at the complete bird-watching on Cape Cod article here.

Bird-Watching Locations in Connecticut:

The state’s coastal shoreline, forests, and privately-owned conservation areas have long been a magnet for bird-watching in Connecticut. Whether you’re looking to spot a year-round raptor resident or a migratory bird you’ll find something for everybody in this collection of bird-watching destinations in the Nutmeg State.

Locations covered include: White Memorial Foundation and Conservation Center in Litchfield, Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme and Bluff Point State Park in Groton.

Read the complete bird-watching in Connecticut article here.

Outstanding Bird-Watching Locations in Maine:

Bird-watching in Maine is popular and big business. The state is second only to Montana in terms of birding participation so you can be sure it has many superb locations for bird-watching and in this article you’ll discover just a few of my favorites.

Locations included are: Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, Monhegan Island, Acadia National Park and Baxter State Park.

Read the complete bird-watching in Maine article here.

Bird-Watching Destinations in Massachusetts:

In additional to Cape Cod, Massachusetts has a seemingly endless number of refuge and reserves offering excellent opportunities to spot birds.

While its coastline offers up many great locations to see shorebirds there are plenty of woodlands and forest in the interior providing wonderful locations to capture songbirds and resident and migratory species.  The hills and low mountains of the Berkshires is particularly rich in variety.

Locations discussed include: Quabbin Reservoir, Bartholomew’s Cobble in the Berkshires, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island, and Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary on Martha’s Vineyard.

More information can be found at the complete bird watching in Massachusetts article here.

Bird-Watching Locations in New Hampshire:

From remote and rugged northern forests and notches to sparkling lakes and rocky shorelines this sample of bird-watching locations in New Hampshire offers destinations to satisfy all manner of bird spotting habitats in the granite state.

Destinations covered include: Dixville Notch State Park in Colebrook, Connecticut Lakes State Forest in Pittsburg, and Great Bay Estuarine Research Reserve near Portsmouth.

Read the complete bird-watching in New Hampshire article here.

Bird-Watching Locations in Rhode Island:

Rhode Island may be small but there are hundreds of opportunities for bird-watching in the Ocean State.

The smallest state in the union offers many coastal and inland locations for viewing migratory birds but also houses a vibrant year-round resident population.

Destinations covered include: Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge in Tiverton, Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge in South Kingstown and Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Middletown.

Read the complete bird-watching in Rhode Island article here.

Remarkable Bird-Watching Destinations in Vermont:

Bird-watching is one of the fastest growing activities in America and Vermont.

Vermont offers varied habitats and a conservationist mindset to protect locations for bird spotting for future generations to enjoy.

Locations covered include: Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge in Swanton, Groton State Forest in Barre, and the Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington.

More information on these destinations and others can be found at the complete bird-watching in Vermont article here.

Leaf-Peeping and Bird-Watching Destinations in New England:

The fall season in New England not only provides colorful foliage to leaf-peepers but it’s also a great time for birders.

The migratory species use the Atlantic Flyway stops throughout the region on their journey south and it makes for a wonderful combination of colorful foliage and bird spotting.

Locations covered include: Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, Block Island Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island and Moosalamoo National Recreation Area in Vermont.

More information on these destinations and others can be found at the complete fall foliage and bird-watching destinations in New England article here.

I hope you enjoy these bird-watching articles and it introduces you to new locations in New England you may not have otherwise visited. Please let me know in the comments section below how you enjoyed these articles and share you favorite destinations with us as well.

I know I’ve only scratched the surface and there so many of you readers out there that probably have equal if not better locations for bird-watching. Let us know about them in the comments section below.

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Cliff Calderwood
Publisher
New England Online Magazine

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