Birds & Birding at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Ipswich River hosts a wide variety of birds year-round. Join us on an upcoming birding program or go birding on your own.
Learn About Local Birds & Birding
Familiarize yourself with common birds and best practices for birding, bird feeders, and more. Learn more
Get Mass Audubon's Bird Checklist
Track the birds you encounter at Ipswich River, and throughout the state, with Mass Audubon's Bird Checklist. Get the free checklist
Share Your Sightings
After your visit, take a few minutes to submit your sightings to Mass Audubon's eBird page, a collaboration with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Submit your sightings
Upcoming Bird Programs
See MoreFriday Morning Birding
-
Newburyport and vicinity
-
Friday, October 11
8:00-11:00am
Adults
Slow Birding
-
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
-
Saturday, October 12
9:00-11:00am
Adults
Family Day at the Bird Banding Station
-
Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
-
Saturday, October 12
9:00-10:30am
Families - children 6 - 12 years
Wednesday Morning Birding
-
Newburyport and vicinity
-
Wednesday, October 16
9:30am-12:30pm
Adults
Friday Morning Birding
-
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport
-
Friday, October 18
8:00-11:00am
Adults
Saturday Morning Birdwatching
-
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
-
Saturday, October 19
8:30-10:30am
Adults