Looking for a fun winter adventure happening right in your own backyard?

Head to the greater Newburyport area this weekend for the 19th Annual Merrimack River Eagle Festival taking place Saturday February 15th. 

Check out one or more of the incredible eagle viewing locations marked along the Merrimack River in Newburyport and Amesbury, where Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats naturalists will be on hand to answer questions about these incredible birds of prey and their winter activities along the Merrimack River.

Don’t forget your binoculars and a camera – bring a zoom lens if you have one! Viewing sites may be snowy or have icy conditions so please wear appropriate foot and outerwear.

For a map and full list of viewing sites please visit the Joppa Flats website here.

There is no registration or sign up fee for viewing locations and on-site activities at the Joppa Flats Education center – located at 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA 01950 and The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center – located at 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA 01950.

The event will be happening from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at both sites, there will be free activities, including: raptor themed crafts and live hawk and owl presentations. Click here for times and program details.

Learn More About The Greater Newburyport Area

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