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, join a weekly bird walk, and find all the answers to your birding questions.
Mass Audubon's Bird Checklist
Track the birds you find in Massachusetts with our statewide checklist.
Find a Place for Birds & Birding
We manage our wildlife sanctuaries to support native bird life and healthy habitats.
Find a sanctuary
Birding for Beginners
This beginner birdwatching primer will tell you everything you need to get started on your new favorite hobby.
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.
Upcoming Birding Programs
See MoreCape Cod Wildlife Festival
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Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Cummaquid
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Saturday, September 14
10:00am-3:00pm
Adults & Families - 2 & up
Fall Bird Walk at BNC
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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Sunday, September 15
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Sunday Morning Bird Walks
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Sunday, September 15
8:00-9:30am
Adults
Late Afternoon Walk at Quabbin Reservoir Gate 29
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Quabbin Park, Belchertown
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Sunday, September 15
4:00-6:00pm
Adults
Birding at The Mount
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The Mount, Edith Warton's Home, Lenox
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Tuesday, September 17
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Introduction to Education Volunteering: Joppa Flats Bird Banding Station
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Tuesday, September 17
9:00am-1:00pm
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
Latest News
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