Winter: Owls & Wintering Raptors at Monument Mountain
Located just off of Route 7 near the Stockbridge-Great Barrington border, adjacent to Monument Mountain High School, this land owned by the Trustees for Reservations offers hikes through deciduous forests, offering opportunities for owls especially on moon-lit nights.
The trails end at the summit as well as another great lookout at Devil’s Tower which are both ideal locations for spotting raptors during the daytime. During times of heavy snowfall, the parking lot is often closed, but street-side parking is always available.
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Spring: Spring Migration at Canoe Meadows and Lime Kiln Farm
Both these sites are managed by Mass Audubon and offer diverse habitats for the myriad of species migrating through the region during this time of year from songbirds to waterfowl.
Summer: Canoe spotting offered by Mass Audubon’s Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Take a close-up look at the lives of herons, ducks and songbirds on one of these unique canoe tours offered by Mass Audubon.
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Late summer/ Early Fall: Warblers on Mt. Greylock
The varied eco-zones from this most dramatic rise in elevation in the state and the contiguous wooded landscape make this state park an excellent location to spot various species of warblers. Raptors are a common site here as well.
Fall: Bald Eagles at Gould Meadows
This is a great spot to be on the lookout for a bald eagle which uses this habitat bordering the Stockbridge Bowl to hunt and fish from. It is also common to sight red-tailed and red-shouldered hawks.
