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Hawkins Bird Sanctuary

Details unconfirmedPreserve · South Hadley, MA
Right now

This tiny wooded wetland at the corner of Silver Street and Chapel Hill Drive is split by a stream and has been kept as a bird sanctuary since 1977, in memory of a Mount Holyoke College professor.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
under 0.25 mile easy · natural
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Dogs allowed, leash required
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Conservation Commission 413-538-5030 x6129 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed

What's here

Not here

No info kiosk

Common questions

Where do I park at Hawkins Bird Sanctuary?
Free lot (free).
Are there trails at Hawkins Bird Sanctuary?
Yes. under 0.25 mile. easy difficulty. Surface: natural.
Is there an entry fee at Hawkins Bird Sanctuary?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Hawkins Bird Sanctuary?
Dogs allowed, leash required
What rules should I know at Hawkins Bird Sanctuary?
No hunting in the sanctuary.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-22. Official source. Updated 2026-08-14.