Description
Duxbury Beach is one of the most important shorebird habitats on the Massachusetts coast. It hosts nesting Piping Plovers and a summer colony site for Least, Common, Arctic, and Roseate terns, among others.
On this guided walk, explore the shoreline, dunes, and tidal zones where shorebirds feed and nest, learning about migration routes, breeding strategies, and the significant pressures these species face on a heavily visited barrier beach.
Discover what real-time conservation looks like, why stewardship actions matter, and how each visitor's choices directly affect the birds sharing this stretch of sand.
Mass Audubon is grateful for the generosity of the Duxbury Beach Reservation Inc. for funding this program and for their service and dedication to protecting the critical resource we know as Duxbury Beach.
When
- Tue, Aug 18, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Who
Adults & Families - 0 - 17
Cost
- Adult Members Free
- Adult Nonmembers Free
- Child Members Free
- Child Nonmembers Free
Where
Location: Duxbury Beach, Duxbury
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Questions? Contact us:
- 781-837-9400 [email protected]
Instructors
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Mass Audubon Staff
Instructions
Meet on the ocean side of the Powder Point Bridge at the intersection with Gurnet Rd on Duxbury Beach. After crossing the bridge, there is a small building on the right—let them know you are there for the Mass Audubon program, and they will direct you to park in the small parking lot behind the building. Parking is free for the duration of the program.
Wear foot protection that can get wet. Check in with the instructor upon arrival.