Women on bridge Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
Women on bridge Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
boardwalk trail through a grassy meadow
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellfleet

Birds & Birding at Wellfleet Bay

Wellfleet Bay 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 Wellfleet Bay, 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

Weekly Bird Sightings on Cape Cod

Want to know who's visited Cape Cod recently? Check out our weekly bird sightings to find out. Find out the latest bird sightings

Views from the Bird Cams

  • Wellfleet Bird Cam 1

    Follow a live camera feed to see which birds are visiting the feeders and stream next to the Nature Center.

  • Wellfleet Bird Cam 2

    Follow a live camera feed to see which birds are visiting the feeders and stream next to the Nature Center.

Upcoming Bird Programs

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