Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

About

Wellfleet Bay provides peace and unmatched beauty on the hillsides and shoreline overlooking Wellfleet Harbor. Extensive trails bring you to a panoramic salt marsh, sandy barrier beach, and pine woodlands, each attracting a wide array of wildlife. The sanctuary features a universally accessible trail and an award-winning “green” nature center with numerous exhibits and aquariums.

Location: 291 State Highway Route 6, South Wellfleet, MA 02663
Phone: 508-349-2615
Hours: Info desk & restrooms open Wednesday–Saturday, 9:30 am–3:00 pm; Trails open daily, 7:30 am–7:30 pm

More information & directions >

Online Programs

Identifying Hawks in Flight • Online

Red-tailed Hawk young female © Michael Brokenshire

Young female Red-tailed Hawk © Michael Brokenshire

On September 9, get expert guidance on how to ID hawks from the ground. Register now >

Field Schools

Cape Cod Field Schools

Common Buckeye butterfly on aster flower © Sherri VandenAkker

Common Buckeye © Sherri VandenAkker

Get outdoors & learn from experts in our active, multi-day courses for adults. See 2020 schedule >

Birding Programs

Fantastic Fall Birds

Whimbrel arriving at Wellfleet Bay © Shawn Carey

Whimbrel © Shawn Carey

Join us for morning bird walks and offsite trips to local birding hotspots! Go birding >

Seasonal Programs & Activities

Kayak Trips

Field school participants kayaking © Jeff Buckley

Explore the Outer Cape's beautiful salt marshes, ponds, and rivers by kayak. Upcoming trips >

Sanctuary News & Events

Trail Improvements are Here