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Parker River NWR – Lot #1

Address
Refuge Rd.
Newbury, MA, MA 01951 United States Get Directions
Website https://ebird.org/hotspot/L129046

Plum Island is an 11-mile barrier island in Newbury, Massachusetts and is home to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, one of the biggest birding hotspots in New England.

Field Trips / Events at this location

Today

  • Plum Island

    Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

    We will explore various locations on the Refuge in search of breeding birds. Note that entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

  • Plum Island

    Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

    We will explore various parts of the Parker River NWR in search of warblers. Note than entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

  • Global Big Day Kickoff: Parker River NWR (TIME CHANGE to 1PM)

    Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

    Kick off Global Big Day at Parker River NWR. We'll stop at various places on the refuge to get a great start on your Big Day! Meet at 1pm and bird with us as long as you want. Leader will have scope but you are welcome to bring one. Restrooms available. Note that a fee

  • Parker River NWR on Bike

    Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

    Leave your car behind as we cycle the main refuge road looking and listening for spring migrants. Be ready to peddle by 6:30 a.m. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

  • Parker River NWR

    Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

    We will explore various hot-spots on the refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.

  • Plum Island

    Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

    We will explore various hot-spots on the refuge. Please check with leader before trip. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to visit Parker River NWR.

  • Parker River NWR and Vicinity

    Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

    We will explore various hot-spots on the refuge for fall migrants. The walk will then continue to other nearby locations based on current reports. Anything is possible during fall migration! Note that an entrance fee or pass is required to enter Parker River NWR.

  • Plum Island

    Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

    We will be walking the North Pool dike as well as visiting other spots. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

  • Plum Island

    Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

    We will drive and carpool down the Parker River Refuge in search of shorebirds and fall migrants.

  • Plum Island

    Parker River NWR - Lot #1 Refuge Rd., Newbury, MA, MA, United States

    We will be looking for Shorebirds and Fall migrants. We will drive and walk to various places on the Refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.

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We hope to see you out birding soon!

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