Eric D.
7/6/2021
This place was so cool and such a treasure so close to the hustle and bustle of Atlantic City. The birds and trails were incredible and I loved their eight mile road through the marshes. I've...
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
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800 Great Creek Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, located in Absecon, NJ, is a vital sanctuary spanning over 48,000 acres of coastal habitats in southern New Jersey. With more than 82% of the refuge consisting of wetlands, including expansive salt marshes and shallow coves, it serves as a crucial stopover for migratory birds along the Atlantic Flyway.
Visitors to the refuge can explore scenic trails that wind through diverse ecosystems such as coastal wetlands, freshwater ponds, and woodlands. The Wildlife Drive, an 8-mile auto tour renowned for birdwatching opportunities, offers access to wildlife observation towers and a boardwalk over the salt marsh, providing a unique and immersive experience in nature.
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Karen T.
5/7/2022
Never knew about this until recently, and is a great driving tour of the marshland area. Basically a huge loop that you can drive slowly through and see the marshes and water fowl as well as the...
Mike N.
6/24/2018
My dad and I took the 8-mile Wildlife Drive loop in our car. The biggest attraction is that it is a bird sanctuary and that over the years, 359 bird species have been observed on the refuge....
Marsha S.
2/11/2020
What a gem of a nature trail! You can drive through and there are also trails that you can walk through. There is a large tree stand that offers great views of the park. A nice place for something...
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