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NEWBURYPORT — Looking for something different on Valentine’s Day?
How about “a full day of fun indoor and outdoor activities that celebrate the return of the Bald Eagles!”
The event will be hosted at the Mass Audubon center all day Saturday.
Organizers said attendees will “learn about these magnificent eagles and other amazing raptors, and why our local habitat is so important to them.”
Visit Eagle Viewing Sites Along the Merrimack River
Organizers will show the best eagle-viewing locations around Newburyport, Amesbury, and Salisbury. “Our naturalist guides will be available to inspire and educate you about these magnificent birds of prey,” organizers said.
Bring binoculars or a scope if you have one. Please consider carpooling, as parking is limited. Appropriate footwear and clothing are advised; some sites may be snowy or icy.
Registration is not required for viewing locations and on-site activities at Joppa Flats or the Parker River National Wildlife Sanctuary Headquarters.
Free Family-Friendly Activities & Raptor Presentations
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
On-site activities are free, open to all ages, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Specially guided educational programming is also available by pre-registration online only. Sign up early, space fills quickly. Program description and registration links are listed below.
Eagle Festival brochures, including viewing site location maps; raptor information, and family activities are available at Joppa Flats Education Center and our event partner Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, located across the street.
Organizers said you can “experience engaging live hawk presentations” at 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:45 p.m.
More information can be found here.
- You can find more to do in the North Shore events calendar here.
