Plum Island, Massachusetts is a barrier island located off the northeast coast of Massachusetts, north of Cape Ann. It is a barrier island approximately 11 miles (18 km) in length, the northern portion bordered by the Merrimack River (in which stands Badgers Rock) and the southern portion by the Parker River. The Atlantic Ocean lies to the east, a tidal estuary to the west.
Plum Island is split between Newburyport, Newbury, Rowley, and Ipswich. Newburyport is best known as a seaport, and as shipbuilding center in days gone by. It's a pretty cool place to visit in its own right.
The island is best known as an outstanding birding spot. It's a stop off on many many migration paths. Birders come from all over the world to add to their life lists on Plum Island.
Plum Island is split between Newburyport, Newbury, Rowley, and Ipswich. Newburyport is best known as a seaport, and as shipbuilding center in days gone by. It's a pretty cool place to visit in its own right.
The island is best known as an outstanding birding spot. It's a stop off on many many migration paths. Birders come from all over the world to add to their life lists on Plum Island.
Plum Island Light is located on the northern tip of Plum Island, Ipswich Bay, entrance to Merrimack River.
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Plum Island Light is located on the northern tip of Plum Island, Ipswich Bay, entrance to Merrimack River.