Wildlife species in Gloucester, Massachusetts

7 Seas Whale Watch, located at 63 Rogers Street in Gloucester, Massachusetts, is a top tourist attraction and travel agency offering daily whale watching trips to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Ranked #2 on Tripadvisor's list of top family-fun activities in the world in December 2023, and #1 local attraction based on traveler reviews from 2012-2023, 7 Seas Whale Watch has been providing unforgettable experiences since 1983. With a focus on education, inspiration, and conservation, our tours aim to deepen visitors' understanding and appreciation of the marine environment. Our family-owned business, with three generations of career captains, has a genuine love and respect for the ocean and its inhabitants.

Welcome to Beverly Commons Conservation Area Nestled in the heart of Beverly, Massachusetts, the Beverly Commons Conservation Area is a treasured mosaic of city and Greenbelt-protected land, inviting visitors to explore its serene forest canopy and extensive trail network. Located on Greenwood Avenue, this enchanting park and tourist attraction offers a tranquil escape for year-round recreation.

Welcome to Warren Weld Woodland, a serene and enchanting park located at 82 Apple Street, Essex, Massachusetts. Nestled within the expansive Manchester-Essex Woods, this beautiful natural sanctuary is conserved by Greenbelt and the Manchester-Essex Conservation Trust. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the extraordinary diversity of plant and animal life that thrives year-round in its predominantly oak forests and wooded wetlands. Explore 2.2 miles of moderate terrain, perfect for walking, cross-country skiing, and nature appreciation. The dense forest, which protects the headwaters of the Essex River, is part of an extensive wildlife corridor. Discover a variety of natural communities, including mixed oak-hemlock forests, ravines, and shrub swamps with vernal pools that are vital breeding grounds for amphibians like spotted salamanders, spring peepers, and wood frogs. In spring, look out for spotted turtles basking on sedge or feeding on egg masses in the pond.