• Overview

    Open-air view of hundreds of species of Colonial wading birds and song birds. Four new trails into the sanctuary allow visitors to explore an old growth maritime forest, walk over an ancient dune system, see birds nesting and feeding, toads signing, crabs and small fish plying the salt water tributaries. Vistas change seasonally. Visit the unique fresh water pond where Glossy Ibis and Night Herons play. A National Natural Landmark. Sun. mornings in the summer there are free docent led walks. 


    2017 Tours, please check website for more details.


    Saturdays (July and August) – Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary Tours, Egret Espy Trail entrance at 114th Street and Second Avenue, 10 am.


    Sundays (Memorial Day and Labor Day)– Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary Tours, Egret Espy Trail entrance at 114th Street and Second Avenue, 10 am.

  • Amenities

    • Free Admission
    Activities
    • Birding
  • Nearby:

    •  Dining

      • Casey's on Third
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      • The Princeton Grill & Bar
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      • The Old Grange Restaurant
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      • Black Duck on Sunset
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    •  Lodging

      • Sun 'N' Sand Motel
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        609-368-2722 View >
      • Lark Motel
        0.9 MI
        609-368-2500 View >
      • Dunes Motel
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        609-368-4121 View >
      • Seaward Motel
        0.9 MI
        609-368-5900 View >
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    •  Activities

      • Stone Harbor Downtown
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      • Harbor Square Theatre
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      • Stone Harbor
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