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=Norman Bird Sanctuary= 583 Third Beach Road Middletown, Rhode Island 02842 Norman Bird Sanctuary web site

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Norman Bird Sanctuary
Coordinates: 41.4994349, -71.2529254 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

Tips for birding Norman Bird Sanctuary
The Norman Bird Sanctuary is a 325-acre wildlife refuge with trails through forest, fields, ledge and beach habitats that offer a wonderful chance to see birds of many species and some breathtaking ocean views.

The ponds and streams attract species such as mute swan, mallard, great egret, green heron, and the black-crowned night-heron. In the woodland areas you’ll likely see hawks, chickadees, the downy woodpecker, eastern towhee and gray catbird, and field locations are great to spot blackbirds, tree swallows, bobolink, northern harriers and the American Goldfinch. From New England Bird House blog

About Norman Bird Sanctuary
Migration is an exciting time for birdwatchers at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Every year, many species of birds journey from Canada and the United States to spend the winter in South America. Waning food supplies and shortening days cue our feathered friends to begin their trek. Don’t forgo feeding birds in the fall for fear of discouraging migration – their instincts will ensure that they leave before winter. In the spring, migrants return from South America hungry and eager to begin nesting.

The Norman Bird Sanctuary lies along the major route of the Atlantic Flyway. Because of the geographical advantage of being near the south end of Aquidneck Island in Narragansett Bay, returning migrants often stop in the vicinity of the Sanctuary. In Spring, March, April and May are the best months to come and observe returning birds such as warblers, shore birds, swallows, and more. September, October and November are equally busy migration months in the fall, as birds head south. Migrants usually stop to rest and find food before continuing on to their seasonal destinations. Remember From Norman Bird Sanctuary web site



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