Birds & Birding at Joppa Flats
As one of the most important migration stopovers on the "Atlantic Flyway," Joppa Flats hosts a wide variety of birds year-round. Join us on an upcoming birding program or go birding on your own. Whichever you choose, bring the checklist of birds you might see at the sanctuary!
Share Your Sightings
After your visit, take a few minutes to submit your bird sightings to Mass Audubon’s eBird page, a collaboration with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Wednesday Morning Birding
For more than 20 years, our weekly outings have given birders of all skill levels excellent exposure to the hotspots in one of the most productive birding areas in America. We focus our birding adventures on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, the Merrimack River estuary, and other locations around Essex County. Sign up for updates
Annual Birding Events
Superbowl of Birding (January)
Winter is a wonderful time to bird in northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire. Our annual competition celebrates the season and its birds.
Merrimack River Eagle Festival (February)
Every year in February we host a grand event marking the return of the Bald Eagles. We hope you'll join us in celebrating these very special winter residents.
Upcoming Birding Programs
More programsWednesday Morning Birding
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Newburyport and vicinity
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Wednesday, September 27
9:30am-12:30pm
Adults
Friday Morning Bird Walks
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Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester
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Friday, September 29
7:00-9:00am
Adults
Friday Morning Birdwatching
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Newburyport and vicinity
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Friday, September 29
8:00-11:00am
Adults
Stay Connected
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