America's Wildest Places - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Massachusetts
Located along the northeast coast of Massachusetts, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1941 to provide feeding, resting, and nesting habitat for migratory birds.
WILDLIFE & HABITAT
Most commonly associated with Plum Island -- a barrier beach island -- the refuge is comprised of more than 4700 acres of diverse habitats including sandy beach and dune, cranberry bog, maritime forest and shrub land, and freshwater marsh. The most abundant habitat on the refuge is its 3,000+ acres of salt marsh, one of the most productive ecosystems in nature. Parker River provides pristine coastal habitat for over 300 species of resident and migratory birds, as well as a large variety of mammals, insects, fish, reptiles and amphibians. The refuge also provides critical habitat for the federally threatened piping plover.
Saltmarsh Sparrow
Even though this little brown bird migrates twice each year, its entire life is spent in salt marshes. Because its life cycle is so closely tied to salt marshes, it is vulnerable to multiple threats including habitat loss, effects of climate change (sea level rise and increased frequency of intense storms), and contaminants (or pollution). Biologists are closely monitoring the sparrow population that breeds at Parker River. One of the things they are investigating is why the sparrows at the refuge have elevated levels of mercury in their bloodstream.
Piping Plover
The Atlantic coast population of this small shorebird was listed as threatened on the Federal Endangered Species List in 1986. As with so many other species in decline, plover populations plummeted primarily due to habitat disturbance and loss. Plovers arrive to breed and nest on the refuge beach beginning in late March. Refuge management efforts focus on minimizing human-caused disturbance by restricting public access to the refuge beach during this critical time. Predator controls are also put in place as warranted. Breeding success is closely monitored by refuge biologists throughout the spring and summer months.
TRAVEL & TOURISM
The refuge itself provides many visitor opportunities. From the 6.5 mile long Wildlife Drive, visitors can view wildlife in a variety of habitats including salt marsh, dune, and maritime forest. The Hellcat Interpretive Trail boardwalk includes both a marsh and dune loop. A number of other boardwalks provide access to the refuge's ocean beach (when the beaches aren't closed because of piping plover management -- April 1st thru late summer). Two observation towers, the handicap accessible Pine Trail, the Bill Forward Bird Blind, and a number of other wildlife viewing areas provide almost limitless opportunities to observe, photograph and otherwise enjoy wildlife.
In addition to its mission of wildlife conservation, the refuge provides a variety of excellent wildlife-dependent recreational activities, including surf fishing, wildlife observation and photography, a variety of interpretive programs, and seasonal waterfowl and deer hunting opportunities. A large visitor center -- complete with a classroom and auditorium -- supports many of these public uses.
Directions:
The refuge headquarters and visitor center is located at 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport , MA, directly across the street from the Massachusetts Audubon Society Joppa Flats Education center.
The refuge is located ~35 miles north of Boston near the City of Newburyport. From Route 95 take exit 57 and travel east on Route 113, then continue straight onto Route 1A South to the intersection with Rolfe's Lane for a total of 3.5 miles. Turn left onto Rolfe's Lane and travel 0.5 miles to its end. Turn right onto the Plum Island Turnpike, and our visitor center will be shortly on the right. If not stopping at our visitor center, continue to travel 2.0 miles crossing the Sgt. Donald Wilkinson Bridge to Plum Island. Take your first right onto Sunset Drive and travel 0.5 miles to the refuge entrance.
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Walking out to Plum Island from Parking lot #2 at Sunset.
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Parker River WildLife Refuge Sandy Point and Plum Island Fishing
Today was more of a scenic trip with some fishing, i went out to Newburyport, Ma. to the Parker River Wildlife Refuge , Sandy Point and Plum Island to so some Striped Bass Fishing.
The Day started out with Loading the Truck and getting prepared and then my traveling to this location.
The fishing was really slow today with only some small fish around the 20 range.
Sandy Point Beach was mostly shutdown because of the Piping Plovers were nesting which are an endangered species of sea birds.
i went to Sandy Point , Parker River WildLife Refuge and finished at Plum Island.
My day is shared here , hope you enjoy ... and also there is some drone imagery included to help ease up a rather slow day fishing .
At least there is some good scenery.
thanks for watching and i hope you enjoy !
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Striper Fishing in the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
This is a totally new kind of fishing to me, but I still had a ton of fun filming this, and I hope you enjoy the video!
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Top 11. Best Tourist Attractions in Newburyport, Massachusetts: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Maudslay State Park, Waterfront Park, Plum Island, Custom House Maritime Museum, Clipper City Rail Trail, Joppa Flats Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport Brewing Company, MetroRock Indoor Climbing Centers, Newburyport Farmers' Market
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The colors of Fall along the Refuge road.
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Joppa Flats Park Aerial - Newburyport MA
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Parker River Refuge after the 2015 blizzard
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge at Plum Island, Massachusetts
February 2015
view from the entrance (refuge was closed that day)
-10 degrees F with the wind chill
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Deer have been spotted in these fields later in the day. It is very unusual to see so many of them at the same time. There are 6 in all. The location was between Lot 4 and Lot 3. WWW.TIMMCQUADE.COM
Striper fishing Newburyport 2017
July 2017 Striper fishing trip with Obsessed Fishing Charters out of Newburyport MA. Will and I caught about 15 stripers for the day. The largest fish was 30 inches. Turned it in to a catch and cook. Great day on the water with Capt Paul Murray.
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A few moments at Plum Island, Massachusetts
I recently visited the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and took some pictures and few video clips. Some of these photos and video clips were taken at Sandy Point State Reservation which is located on the Southern tip of Plum Island.
Enjoy!