Wonderful Winter Birding

Beginning winter birding is held on the 3rd Sunday of each Winter month

Join us at Halibut Point State Park, along the Atlantic migratory path, is an excellent locale for winter birding species you rarely see anywhere else. Winter brings birds and ducks to Halibut’s rocky shore. Join us for a short, leisurely walk . See harlequin ducks and loons among the winter visitors. Learn about bird sounds, habits, and flight patterns. Dress for the weather. Wear sturdy footwear/boots/ice creepers. Consider sunscreen on your face. For all ages. Binoculars recommended.

When: 
Third Sunday of Month through March 19, 2023 8-10am
Location: 
Halibut Point State Park
Prices: 
FREE
Phone: 
978.546.2997
Email: 
halibut.point@state.ma.us
Link(s): 
Hlaibut Point State Park
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Harborlight Montessori School - Infant to Grade 8 - Beverly MA

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Where: Todd Farm Market
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Where: Maudslay State Park
7:00 am to 7:00 pm
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Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
Where: Halibut Point State Park
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The Salem MA Memorial Day Parade Schedule is as follows:
Where: Downtown Salem
10:00 am to 1:30 pm
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Where: Long Hill and Sedgwick Gardens
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Where: Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate
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Where: Maudslay State Park
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Monday, May 29

Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance that occurs on the last Monday of May in the United States. Photo ©2023 Bill O'Connor
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance that occurs on the last Monday of May in the United States
12:01 am to 11:59 pm
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Monday, May 29

Maudslay in Bloom Self-Guided Walk
Maudslay in Bloom self guided walk at Maudslay State Park in Newburyport Massachusetts.
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Where: Maudslay State Park
7:00 am to 7:00 pm
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Monday, May 29

Boxford Memorial Day Parade
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7:30 am
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Where: Landry Stadium, Where: Alliance Park
7:30 am to 11:00 am
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Monday, May 29

Manchester Memorial Day Parade
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Where: Downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea
8:30 am
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Monday, May 29

Rockport Memorial Day Parade
Rockport Massachusetts Memorial Day. Photo: Tina Ketchopolos
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Where: Downtown Rockport
8:45 am
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Monday, May 29

Danvers Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day in Danvers MA. Photo: All Saints Episcopal Church of the North Shore
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Where: Danvers Town Hall
9:00 am to 11:00 am
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Where: Gloucester High School
9:00 am to 11:00 am
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Where: Flint Public Library
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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