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
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Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport
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Friday, July 31
8:00-11:00am
Adults
Go on a Family Whale Watch
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Newburyport Harbor, Newburyport
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Saturday, August 1
8:30am-12:30pm
Families - children 5 - 15 years
Wednesday Morning Birding
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Newburyport and vicinity
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Wednesday, August 5
9:30am-12:30pm
Adults
Friday Morning Birding
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Newburyport and vicinity
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Friday, August 7
8:00-11:00am
Adults
Summer Birds of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
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Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport
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Saturday, August 8
8:30-11:30am
Adults
The Wonder & the Wow: Birding Cruise on the Essex River
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Essex River
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Saturday, August 8
2:30-5:00pm
Adults


