Boardwalk over water and mud leading into a dense forest and shrubby area.
Marblehead Neck, Marblehead

Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Marblehead
  • 20 Acres

Plan Your Visit

It’s not uncommon to spot unusual birds at Marblehead Neck, located in the center of a peninsula that extends into Massachusetts Bay. Its swamp, thickets, and woodlands are a haven for migratory birds—especially warblers—during the spring and fall migrations.

Directions to Marblehead Neck

Property Regulations

  • Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
  • Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
  • Camping, collecting, smoking, hunting, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
  • Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.

Facilities

  • Parking
    Parking

Explore Marblehead Neck

  • Person in a blue shirt and white hat looking through a pair of binoculars in the forest.
    © Maili Waters
  • Small white flowers on thin twigs in focus with a trail in the woods in the background.
    Marblehead Neck, Marblehead
  • Boardwalk over water and mud leading into a dense forest and shrubby area.
    Marblehead Neck, Marblehead
  • Blackburnian Warbler with a yellow head, white belly, and black bands on the side, looking out into the distance from its position on a stick.
    Blackburnian Warbler, Marblehead Neck, Marblehead