Regional News

Check here for the latest news from Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries around the state.

Boston

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Cape Cod

Bird-a-thon 2023: Beautiful Weather, Lots of Birds

Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

The official results aren't out yet, but our Cape Cod Bird-a-thon team is feeling pretty darn good about this year’s statewide competition with other Mass Audubon sanctuaries to find as many species as possible in 24 hours. And there's still time left to donate to our team, including the Lame Ducks, who had their best Bird-a-thon ever!

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Central

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Islands

Against a backdrop of ocean waves, a person models a creative horseshoe crab costume made of cardboard.

Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Special Event June 3, 2023

As part of Pride at Mass Audubon, a series of events to celebrate Pride Month at wildlife sanctuaries across Massachusetts, the first-ever Martha’s Vineyard Nature-Inspired Drag Show will take place on June 3, 2023, at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. Learn more >

Three operators riding a marshmaster through tall grass

Lost Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

Towering over other vegetation at 20 feet tall and dominating the entire shoreline of Hummock Pond, Phragmites Australis, or the common reed is one of the most aggressive and ecologically damaging invasive species found on Nantucket.

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Metro South

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Metro West

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North Shore

The new Motus radio receiving tower at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

Ipswich River has joined the Motus Wildlife Tracking System! By participating in this exciting collaborative research network, scientists and educators across New England will be able to better understand the ecology and conservation of migratory birds.

Big Sit Brant Superbowl afternoon team 1-28-23

Joppa Flats Education Center

We sat down with Kari Sasportas, leader of the award-winning “Big Sit Brant” team at the 2023 Superbowl of Birding, to learn more about their experience at Joppa Flat’s annual birding competition.

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South East

Cheering at the Duck Derby © Kathy Bartels

Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary

Special Event August 25, 2023

Duck Derby is a fun, community event where thousands of rubber ducks—sponsored by individuals just like you—are released on an incoming tide for an epic race from Buzzards Bay into Allens Pond!

Two people birding by a fence

Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary

This year, the South East Team has set a bold goal to raise $20,000 to support our Environmental Education programs. Did you know? Last year, our region provided more than $30,000 in camperships through our sliding scale and scholarship program.

Two people birding by a fence

North River Wildlife Sanctuary

This year, the South East Team has set a bold goal to raise $20,000 to support our Environmental Education programs. Did you know? Last year, our region provided more than $30,000 in camperships through our sliding scale and scholarship program.

An adult and a child identifying a bug

Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary

This year, the South East Team has set a bold goal to raise $20,000 to support our Environmental Education programs. Did you know? Last year, our region provided more than $30,000 in camperships through our sliding scale and scholarship program.

All Persons Trail at Tidmarsh

Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary

Special Event June 3, 2023

Join us in celebrating Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary turning five! We will celebrate both the sanctuary’s natural beauty and the hard work of our property team, volunteers, and partners for their dedication to the restoration and rewilding of Tidmarsh over the last five years.

Two people birding by a fence

Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary

This year, the South East Team has set a bold goal to raise $20,000 to support our Environmental Education programs. Did you know? Last year, our region provided more than $30,000 in camperships through our sliding scale and scholarship program.

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West

Keila Silva standing at a podium

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary

Growing up, I would constantly see Latino communities on the news being bombarded with disaster after disaster. It hurt me to see my community suffering, and I wanted to help them in some way. This sent me down the long and challenging path of environmental justice.  

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