Where to see Great Blue Heron in Massachusetts

Arnold Arboretum

Botanical Garden, Urban Oasis, Research Institution, Historic Landmark, Free Admission, Walking Trails, Wildlife Viewing, Horticultural Collections, Wheelchair Accessible, Family Friendly.

You might spot Eastern Cottontail and American Robin.

Chestnut Street District

Architectural Marvels and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Asian Lady Beetle.

Concord Monument Square-Lexington Road Historic District

American Revolution and Battlefield.

You might spot Striped Wintergreen, Painted Turtle, and Canada Goose.

Mystic River Reservation

Bird Watching and Cycling

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Bee, and American Robin.

Rogerson's Village Historic District

Architectural Heritage and Blackstone River Valley

You might spot Painted Turtle and Eastern White Pine.

South Hadley Canal

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Eastern Gray Squirrel.

Spy Pond Field

Accessible and Bird Watching

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Bee, and American Robin.

Stevens-Coolidge House and Gardens

Gardens, Historic House, Colonial Revival, Nature, Walking Trails, Birdwatching, Photography, Massachusetts History, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible (partial)

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Skunk Cabbage.

Veterans Field

Community Park, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Birdwatching, Walking Trails, Outdoor Recreation, Nature Escape, Urban Green Space

You might spot Garlic Mustard and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.

Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Bird Watching and Cape Cod

You might spot Bearberry, Mud Fiddler Crab, and Pitch Pine.

Arlington Center Historic District

Architectural Heritage and Cultural Hub

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Bee, and Duck.

Bedford Depot

Biking and Cycling

You might spot Red-Winged Blackbird and Great Blue Heron.

Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

Bird Watching and Environmental Education

You might spot Painted Turtle, Duck, and Great Blue Heron.

Brookfield Common Historic District

Architecture and Historic District

You might spot Bald Eagle, Hydrangea Sphinx, and Wide Leek.

Dean College

Architecture and Campus

You might spot Eastern White Pine and Great Blue Heron.

Douglas State Forest

Boating and Family Friendly

You might spot Pink Lady's Slipper, Mountain Laurel, and Ghost Pipe.

Elm Bank Horticulture Center

Accessible and Botanical Garden

You might spot Painted Turtle, Duck, and White-Tailed Deer.

Framingham Centre Common Historic District

Architecture and Community Park

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Striped Wintergreen.

Ingleside Avenue Historic District

Architectural History and Colonial Revival

You might spot Spotted Lanternfly, Canada Goose, and Duck.

Larz Anderson Park

Boston Skyline Views and Dog Friendly

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Eastern Cottontail.

Louisburg Square

Architectural and Beacon Hill

You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel and Canada Goose.

Lyman School for Boys

Architectural History and Hiking Trails

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee and Song Sparrow.

Northside Village Historic District

8. Snappable Features and Architectural History

You might spot Eastern White Pine, Eastern Newt, and American Pokeweed.

Pierce Farm Historic District

19th Century Homes and Architectural Photography

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Bee, and Duck.

Sudbury Dam Historic District

Architectural Heritage and Hiking Trails

You might spot Striped Wintergreen and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Botanical Garden and Family Friendly

You might spot Pitch Pine and American Bullfrog.

Watertown Arsenal

Architectural History and Biking

You might spot Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Bee, and Eastern Gray Squirrel.

Dugger Park

Accessible and Bird Watching

You might spot Duck, Ring-Necked Duck, and American Pokeweed.

Lucy Larcom Park

Urban Park, Historical, Cultural, Walking Trails, Family Friendly, Events, Nature Observation, Wheelchair Accessible, Lowell History, Merrimack Canal

You might spot Grey Cross Spider, Common Milkweed, and Roses.