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Bird Sanctuary

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Methuen, MA
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The Nevins Bird Sanctuary, an 18-acre core (within a 38-acre deed-restricted parcel) framed by the Spicket River and Route 213, split almost evenly by the paved Methuen Rail Trail; look for red-tailed hawks, herons, and wood ducks in the woodland, marsh, and meadow habitat.

What to expect

Trails
The paved Methuen Rail Trail runs straight through the sanctuary; there's no separate interior trail network.
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Not confirmed
Accessibility
The rail trail itself is paved and wheelchair-suitable, but there's no paved path connecting into the sanctuary's interior.
Birdwatching
Allowed
Managed by
Methuen Conservation Division 978-983-8650 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

Common questions

Is there an entry fee at Bird Sanctuary?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Is Bird Sanctuary wheelchair accessible?
The rail trail itself is paved and wheelchair-suitable, but there's no paved path connecting into the sanctuary's interior.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, parking answer). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.