Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
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Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
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 A barn in the sanctuary |
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| location | Massachusetts , United States | |
| surface | 8 km² | |
| WDPA ID | 5555681 | |
| Geographical location | 42 ° 7 ' N , 71 ° 12' W | |
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| Setup date | 1916 | |
| administration | Massachusetts Audubon Society | |
| particularities | Oldest and largest protected area of the organization | |
The Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary ( German Elchhügel ) is a 1,971 acres (8 km² ) comprehensive reserve the same name, 534 ft (162.8 m high survey) Sharon in the state of Massachusetts of the United States . It was established in 1916 and is the oldest and largest sanctuary of the Massachusetts Audubon Society .
Protected area
A total of 25 mi (40.2 km ) of hiking trails lead visitors through the conservation area, which consists primarily of forests, a red maple swamp, fields and wetlands . Red-throated warblers and marsh swallows can be observed in particular , but volunteers can also look out for a large number of other bird species and mark them on a checklist. Solidarity farming can also be practiced on the Moose Hill Community Farm .
See also
Individual evidence
- ↑ About Moose Hill. Massachusetts Audubon Society, accessed January 15, 2015 .
- ^ Bird Check List for Moose Hill. ( PDF ) Massachusetts Audubon Society, accessed January 15, 2015 .
- ^ Farm Share (CSA). Massachusetts Audubon Society, accessed January 15, 2015 .
Web links
- Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary in the Geographic Names Information System of the United States Geological Survey
- Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary. ( PDF ) Massachusetts Audubon Society, accessed January 15, 2015 (English, area map).