Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary
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Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary
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| location | Massachusetts , United States | |
| surface | 2.5 km² | |
| WDPA ID | 5555614 | |
| Geographical location | 42 ° 18 ' N , 72 ° 38' W | |
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| administration | Massachusetts Audubon Society | |
The Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary is a 621 acres (2.5 km² ) large protected area between the towns of Northampton and East Hampton in the state of Massachusetts of the United States . It is administered by the Massachusetts Audubon Society .
Protected area
Due to the different habitats (forests, meadows, open spaces, swamps and wetlands ) there are a large number of animal and plant species in the protected area . The clayey soil typical of the floodplains of the Connecticut River is particularly conducive to the growth of wildflowers . Visitors have a total of 5 mi (8 km ) of hiking trails, of which the Sensory Trail is a special 850 ft (259.1 m ) long section that is barrier-free . Canoeing or kayaking is possible on the Mill River , which flows through the reserve . There is an observation tower on the river bank and a wooden path that leads through the swamp for targeted observation of animals. A larger colony of great blue herons with around 60 nests lives in the reserve , but there are also a few pairs of bald eagles .
Environmental protection continues at the administrative level of the protected area. Among other things, targeted measures to save energy and water were implemented and a photovoltaic system with an output of around 10 kW was installed for self-sufficiency with electricity.
See also
Individual evidence
- ↑ About Arcadia. Massachusetts Audubon Society, accessed July 25, 2014 .
- ↑ Green Features. Massachusetts Audubon Society, accessed July 25, 2014 .
Web links
- Arcadia Sanctuary in the Geographic Names Information System of the United States Geological Survey
- Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary. ( PDF ) Massachusetts Audubon Society, accessed July 25, 2014 (English, area map).