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 MoreMeet Beach Creatures & More
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Friday, July 5
10:00am-3:00pm
Families - children 3 & up
The Wonder and the Wow: Puffin & Sea Bird Cruise
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Saturday, July 6
7:30am-5:30pm
Adults
All Family Field Trip: Birds on the River
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Thursday, July 11
10:00am-12:00pm
Families - children 4 - 11 years
Meet Beach Creatures & More
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Friday, July 12
10:00am-3:00pm
Families - children 3 & up
On-the-River Cruise for Families
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Saturday, July 13
8:45-10:45am
Families - children 3 & up
Friday Morning Birdwatching by Canoe
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Friday, July 19
8:00-10:30am
Adults