Spring Birdwatching Retreat at Plum Island

Name: Spring Birdwatching Retreat at Plum Island
Start: 2026-05-17T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-18T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

Schedule

Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge | Newbury, MA

This is the best birding of the year! You don't want to miss this two-day birdwatching event. See birds in their finest breeding plumage in the coastal setting on Plum Island in Newburyport, MA. This event is timed so the leaves are not fully flushed on the trees yet.
Activity Schedule and Rates for Single and Double Occupancy at the Essex Street Inn in downtown of historic Newburyport. Choose the birding sessions you want to attend.
- Sunday May 17
- Session 1, Guided Birdwatching Parker River NWR 10am - 3pm (5hrs)
- Essex Street Inn Check-in and on your own
- Group Dinner - Optional (TBD)
- Monday May 18
- Session 2, Guided Birdwatching Parker River NWR 6:30am-9:00am (2.5 hrs)
- Complimentary Continental Breakfast 9:30am-10:30am
- Checkout from Essex Street Inn
- Session 3, Guided Birdwatching Parker River NWR 11:00am-3pm (5 hrs)
- Depart at 1pm
Single Occupancy $595
Double Occupancy $795
Package Includes
>>> Three birding sessions (total 12.5 hours) on the Parker River NWR (Peak Season)
>>> Professional and didactic guide at your service
>>> Room - Standard Queen at the Essex Street Inn in the heart of Historic Downtown Newburyport
>>> Complimentary Continental Breakfast
>>> Admission onto the refuge
To reserve your room and spot on this great birdwatching tour send an email with your contact information to [email protected] by April 15th. Reservation requires a $200 deposit or payment in full (see Ticket URL).