Nahant Thicket Wildlife Sanctuary

At just four acres, Nahant Thicket is among Mass Audubon’s smallest wildlife sanctuaries. Yet it’s an inviting spot for hundreds of migrating songbirds such as warblers, vireos, and thrushes passing through each year.
Location: Furbush Road, Nahant, MA
Hours: Trails, open daily dawn to dusk
Explore Our Trail
Go Exploring
Enjoy a short trail that winds through "the Thicket"—a tiny patch of red maple swamp, brushy tangles, and a traversing stream. More details >
Program Catalog
Programs & Classes
Nearby Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary offers a wide variety of programs & classes for people of all ages! Browse programs >