Norman Bird Sanctuary and Wildlife Preserve
USA /
Rhode Island /
Newport East /
Third Beach Road, 583
World
/ USA
/ Rhode Island
/ Newport East
World / United States / Rhode Island
park, birdwatching area, nature conservation park / area
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Established under the will of Mabel Norman Cerio in 1949, the Norman Bird Sanctuary constitutes the largest area of preserved open space in Newport County. A wildlife refuge, NBS encompasses over 300 acres and seven miles of trails that wind through diverse habitats. Nearly 30 acres are maintained as hay fields. Woodlands are the most prominent plant community, and four ridges provide spectacular views of the surrounding ocean and ponds. Located next to the Visitor's Center and gift shop, the Sanctuary's 19th Century Barn Museum features natural history displays and a children's area with interpretive murals and hands-on exhibits.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Bird_Sanctuary
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 41°29'49"N 71°15'27"W
- Horseneck Beach State Reservation 16 km
- Quonset Point Airport 19 km
- Acushnet Cedar Swamp 33 km
- Burlingame State Park 40 km
- Lincoln Woods State Park 48 km
- Massasoit State Park 48 km
- Manuel F. Correllus State Forest 50 km
- South Cape Beach State Park 60 km
- Scusset Beach State Reservation 69 km
- Banstable Conservation Land 73 km
- Gray Craig 0.3 km
- Nelson Pond 0.5 km
- Gardiner Pond 0.7 km
- Lazy Lawn 0.8 km
- Hope Hill van Beuren Estate 0.9 km
- Second Beach 1 km
- Third Beach 1.2 km
- St. George's School of Middletown 1.4 km
- Newport East, Rhode Island 3.3 km
- Newport County, Rhode Island 7.7 km