Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area Official WebsiteThe Bird Blind is an elevated platform that overlooks a cattail marsh where many birds and other wildlife can be seen. The bird blind can be reached by following a trail from the parking area on North Farms Road.
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Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area, 936 acres is owned by the city of Northampton and co-managed by Broad Brook Coalition and the Northampton Conservation Commission. The area features diverse habitats, including upland forests, marshes, old pastures, and a 40-acre artificial lake that was created in 1965. Visitors can enjoy hiking, skiing, bird-watching, canoeing, and fishing. There are almost 10 miles of trails, an elevated wildlife blind, and a boardwalk and dock for launching boats. The area is home to deer, beaver, otter, fox, coyote, bobcat, and many species of birds and plants.
You can access Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area and trails from four points:
Restrooms on site
Wheelchair accessible trail
Entrance fee
Content from Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area Official Website
Last updated November 27, 2023