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Birding Trip

Join us for a unique birding adventure on the remote wildlife sanctuary of Penikese Island

7 hr
150 US dollars
Penikese Island

Service Description

Join us for a unique birding adventure on Penikese Island, a remote wildlife sanctuary at the mouth of Buzzards Bay. In collaboration with BiodiversityWorks and Manomet, each trip features an expert guide to help you spot and identify the diverse bird species that call this island home. Your journey begins with a scenic one-hour boat ride from Woods Hole along the Elizabeth Islands. Upon arrival, you’ll explore Penikese’s rugged, unspoiled landscape, rich with nesting seabirds, shorebirds, and migratory species. Trip Details: 🔹 Skill Level: Enthusiastic birders of all experience levels welcome! 🔹 Group Size: Maximum of 12 participants; spots are first-come, first-served. 🔹 Meeting Point: Penikese Shore Office, 565 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole, MA. 🔹 Essentials to Bring: - Binoculars - Picnic lunch, snacks, and plenty of water - Sturdy walking shoes for uneven terrain - Weather-appropriate layers (it’s often cooler offshore) - Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (limited shade on the island) A minimum of 8 participants is required for the trip to proceed. You’ll receive an email confirming your reservation or notifying you if you're on the waitlist. For those interested in a broader exploration of Penikese’s unique landscape, consider joining one of our Natural History Trips instead.


Contact Details

(774) 349-1960

info@penikese.org

565 Woods Hole Road, PO Box 161, Woods Hole, MA 02543, USA


The Penikese Island School acknowledges that we are gathering on the unceded ancestral land of the Wôpanâak (Wampanoag) Nation.  We recognize and respect the Wampanoag people and honor their enduring relationship with this land.  This Land Acknowledgment is an intentional act to counter the erasure of Indigenous people and to demonstrate respect for their sovereign rights.  We are committed to educating our staff and students about the longstanding history of the Wampanoag people.

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