Birds & Birding
Massachusetts is visited by over 300 species of birds every year, all with unique plumages, calls, migration patterns, and stories. From the smallest sparrow to the mighty herons, our community of birdwatchers are united by the inspiration we draw from our feathered friends. Whether you're a self-described birder, or just bird-curious, you've come to the right place to take flight.
So pick up your binoculars, review our birding ethics, join a weekly bird walk, and find the answers to all your birding questions.
Bird-a-thon 2024
Join Mass Audubon's biggest birding competition and annual fundraiser for a chance to win.
Find a Place for Birds & Birding
We manage our wildlife sanctuaries to support native bird life and healthy habitats.
Find a sanctuary
How to Fit & Focus Your Binoculars
Binoculars are a birders best friend. Get started by learning what to customize when you pick up a pair.
Mass Audubon's Birding Checklist
Track the birds you find in Massachusetts with our statewide checklist.
Upcoming Birding Programs
See MoreBird Research in Action!
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
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Friday, April 19
9:15-10:15am
Adults & Families - 8 & up
Learning Bird Song - Birding by Ear Series
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3 classes starting
Saturday, April 20
7:00-10:00am
Adults
Early Spring Birds
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Saturday, April 20
10:00-11:30am
Families - children 3 - 10 years
Birders Meeting 2024
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Hogan Campus Center, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester
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Sunday, April 21
8:00am-4:30pm
Adults
Sunday Morning Bird Walks
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Sunday, April 21
8:00-9:30am
Adults
Destination Birding With a Scone: Ponkapoag Pond
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Tuesday, April 23
8:00-11:00am
Adults
Protecting At Risk Birds
By fostering healthy habitats and monitoring populations, Mass Audubon supports native bird life.
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79
Important Bird Areas Protected
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16
Bird Species in MA listed as Endangered or Threatened
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61
Breeding bird species are classified as Highly Vulnerable to climate change
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