If you carefully keep your bird records by state, be aware of the location of the state line and use the appropriate eBird hotspots when you submit checklists. 

A favorite spot for bird watchers, over 180 bird species have been documented there. Species include herons, hawks, swallows, many warblers, owls, geese, ducks, pheasants, and even bald eagles.

The Great Meadow Trail goes south from the boat launch that is at the end of Lower Landing Road. 

Great Meadow is along the Connecticut River near Charlestown. It is the northern park of the Middle Connecticut River Valley Important Bird Area designated by the National Audubon Society. 

Great Meadow is a large farm that includes a habitat type rare in the region: pasture. Spring flooding can make this area especially appealing to waterfowl.

The roads and a trail in this area are adjacent to the Connecticut River. 

The TrailFinder website has a description and map of a hike on the Great Meadow Trail.

This trail is an easy trail with a wide mowed path that follows the Connecticut River southward. This is an out-and-back trail that offers great views of the Connecticut River as well as the adjacent Great Meadow. Great Meadow is an important migratory stop for birds, designated a Lover Connecticut River Valley Important Bird Area by The National Audubon Society. It offers a diverse population of wildlife and is crucial for many bird populations.