People walking in the snow Give the gift of membership.
People walking in the snow Give the gift of membership.
boardwalk trail through a grassy meadow
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellfleet

Wellfleet Bay News

Flock Party at Wellfleet Bay

Special Event: Saturday, April 18

10:00 am-2:00 pm

Celebrate the wild world of birds during this all ages open house.

Location: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary 
291 State Highway Route 6, South Wellfleet, MA 02663

Flock of birds on the ocean shoreline
© Bill Madden

Details

Discover the fascinating world of birds—and how you can help protect them—by soaring into a full day of feathered fun at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy a dynamic mix of indoor and outdoor activities designed for all ages and experience levels.

Watch a bird banding demonstration to see how scientists safely capture, band, and release migratory songbirds as part of a long-standing effort to monitor bird populations on Cape Cod. Scan the landscape through spotting scopes set up around the grounds, then head inside for engaging educational presentations—including an up-close program featuring live owls that’s sure to be a hoot.

Bird-themed games, take-home crafts, and interactive touch tables promise a good time for the whole family. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or simply curious, there’s something for everyone to love.

Flock Party Schedule

  • 8:00-10:00 am: Early Bird Walk
    • Additional fee, registration required
  • 10:00-10:20 am: Bird Banding Demonstration
    • Free, registration required
  • 10:30-11:00 am: Sharing the Shore: Understanding and Protecting Massachusetts’ Beach-Nesting Birds
    • Free presentation in the auditorium, no registration required
  • 10:40-11:00 am: Bird Banding Demonstration
    • Free, registration required
  • 11:20-11:40 am: Bird Banding Demonstration
    • Free, registration required
  • 11:30 am-12:00 pm: From Chirps to Chatter: Unlocking the Sounds of Local Birds
    • Free presentation in the auditorium, no registration required
  • 12:00-12:20 pm: Bird Banding Demonstration
    • Free, registration required
  • 12:30-1:00 pm: Live Eastern Screech-Owl Encounter with Wild Care
    • Free presentation in the auditorium, no registration required
  • 1:30-2:00 pm: Wings Through History: The Story of Bird Banding
    • Free presentation in the auditorium, no registration required
  • 1:30-2:30 pm: Family Bird Walk 
    • Additional fee, registration required
  • 2:00-3:00 pm: Birding for All
    • Additional fee, registration required

Sign Up

Help us get our ducks in a row by registering early! Sign up in advance and you’ll receive a free party favor upon arrival—our way of saying thanks for planning ahead.

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