» Read discussion on Parker River National 04/16/11 Every spring, the American woodcock attracts a mate by singing his heart out at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Witness the woodcock's evening song and sky dance during a special evening program led by refuge staff. The program will be offered again next week. Participation is limited to 15 people and is by reservation only. To register, contact the refuge office at 978-465-5753.
11/26/10 A controlled public deer hunt will be held Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island.
10/09/10 These recent sightings are compiled by Newburyport Birders. Report your sightings to Newburyport Birders at newburyportbirders@comcast.net or 978-462-4785. Visit www.newburyportbirders.com for more. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island: Western Kingbird, Canada Goose, Gadwall, American Black Duck, Mallard, Northern Pintail ...
08/31/10 A controlled white-tailed deer hunt has been scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 1 at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport.
04/16/10 Aviation aficionados, history buffs and interested observers will gather at the Plum Island airport April 17 to honor the centennial of the first flight on the first flying field in New England, a "short hop" that took place on the current grounds of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
03/19/10 NEWBURYPORT and mdash; Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is seeking recruits for its Youth Conservation Corps Program this summer. Six positions are available: three for boys and three for girls. Participants will work 40 hours per week for eight weeks and earn the current minimum wage in Massachusetts, $8 an hour. Dates for the program are June 28 to Aug. 20. Candidates must commit to the ...
03/16/10 Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is seeking recruits for its Youth Conservation Corps Program this summer.
08/23/09 Have you ever wondered where an eel comes from? Or wondered why there are so many after they have been fished so hard? Did you also know eels are very good to eat fried? These questions and many more will be answered at the Parker River National Wildlife Headquarters live eel tank on Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport from 11 a.
08/22/09 Registration: Programs are free at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, located at 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, but space is limited. Registration is required unless otherwise indicated. Call 978-465-5753 to register.
08/06/09 PLUM ISLAND and mdash; If this were the New York Daily News instead of the Newburyport Daily News, the headline on this story would read like this: "Feds to Newbury: Thanks but no thanks." The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decided last month not to go forward with the purchase of 5.4 acres of town-owned land adjacent to the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. | 
