In recent years, it has been watched more than previously, and it turns out to be most interesting right after ice-out in the spring. Loons, three species of grebes, and most common waterfowl occur here. Rarer species include White-winged Scoter and Shoveler. Over the years, Turkey Pond has been the crown jewel of Concord when it comes to water birds. There is a good trail network around Turkey Pond that starts at Audubon House.
Several marshes are worth mentioning.
When they lowered the water to work on the dam a few years ago, birds of note included a Semipalmated Plover and a Snowy Egret. C. Fields 11 . Most fields in the Concord area are either hay, corn or athletic. They are a good place for early spring migrants and used to be one of the few places where Upland Sandpipers could be found with any regularity. In the spring of 1994, two Glossy Ibis and a Cattle Egret graced these Clinton Street fields.