Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)

Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)

Marshfield, Massachusetts 02050

Official Website
Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary map

About this Location

Miles of trails that traverse grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands await birders, families, nature lovers, artists, and photographers at Daniel Webster. Wildlife from shorebirds and turtles to muskrats and mink can be viewed from observation blinds and boardwalks, while the sizeable grassland provides crucial habitat for birds such as savannah sparrow and bobolink.

  • Acres: 578
  • Panoramic views of the grasslands from the platform at Fox Hill, where you may spot northern harriers, an eastern coyote, or white-tailed deer.
  • A purple martin colony, housed in an array of white nesting gourds near Webster Pond.
  • Annual Farm Day festival along with birdwatching programs, nature walks, and other educational programs that take place year-round through North River Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Two wildlife observation blinds, where you can watch sunning turtles and a multitude of wetland birds such as green herons in the shallow pond.

Notable Trails

Trail Mileage: 3.5 miles (universally accessible: 0.6 miles round-trip)

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike at Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Official Website

Last updated December 11, 2023