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This article is about the wildlife refuge located in Massachusetts, in the United States. For the Australian river, see Parker River.
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
View from the top of the dunes trail, center of refuge
Map showing the location of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Map showing the location of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
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Map showing the location of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Map showing the location of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (the United States)
LocationPlum Island (Massachusetts), United States
Nearest cityNewburyport, Massachusetts
Coordinates42°44′43″N 70°48′28″W / 42.74528°N 70.80778°W / 42.74528; -70.80778
Area4,662 acres (18.87 km2)
Established1942
Governing bodyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WebsiteParker River National Wildlife Refuge
Observation tower
The Great Marsh

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife sanctuary encompassing the majority of Plum Island in northeastern Essex County, Massachusetts, 5 miles southeast of Newburyport. It was established in 1942 primarily to provide feeding, resting, and nesting habitats for migratory birds. Located along the Atlantic Flyway, the refuge is of vital stopover significance to waterfowl, shorebirds, and songbirds during migratory periods.

In 1985, The Trust for Public Land added 12 acres to the refuge. Besides providing habitat for birds and wildlife, the pristine coastal habitat is enjoyed by visitors who come to swim, hike, surf, fish, and birdwatch.[1]

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