Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary
Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary
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location | Massachusetts , United States | |
surface | 21.9 ha | |
WDPA ID | 5555642 | |
Geographical location | 42 ° 35 ′ N , 70 ° 40 ′ W | |
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administration | Massachusetts Audubon Society |
The Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary is a 54 acres (21.9 hectares ) comprehensive reserve at Gloucester in the state of Massachusetts of the United States . It is administered by the Massachusetts Audubon Society .
Protected area
Despite its small size, the sanctuary, located on a peninsula near Eastern Point Light , offers excellent views and a diverse flora and fauna. In particular, butterflies such as monarch butterflies and sea birds use the reserve as a stopover at certain times of the year. A 0.5 mi (0.8 km ) circular trail is available for visitors.
See also
Individual evidence
- ^ About Eastern Point. Massachusetts Audubon Society, accessed August 31, 2014 .