Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary
Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary | |
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Location | Cape May County, New Jersey |
Nearest city | Stone Harbor |
Coordinates | 39°02′30″N 74°46′08″W / 39.04164°N 74.76879°W |
Area | 21.5 acres (8.7 ha) |
Established | 1947 |
Designated | 1965 |
Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary is a 21.5-acre (8.7 ha)
History
Herons began nesting in the area that became the sanctuary around 1938.
Flora and fauna
The site is covered in dense bushes and shrubs which provide shelter, as well as a fresh water pond, a fresh water meadow and a maritime forest.[3] Nearby Nummy Island is a salt marsh which offers feeding and nesting grounds.[7]
Before they mysteriously disappeared in 1995, a number of species have been spotted at the Sanctuary, including
See also
References
- ^ "National Natural Landmark Summary". NPS. Feb 5, 2004. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- New York Times. December 5, 1965. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ a b c "Introduction". Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "History II". Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- New York Times. pp. Resorts Travel, Page XX5. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- New York Times. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- ISBN 978-0-87722-182-1. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
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- New York Times. pp. 14NJ page 3. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- New York Times. pp. 14NJ page 3. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
External links
- Media related to Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary at Wikimedia Commons
- Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary