When you've had enough of being "always turned on" in the heart of Atlantic City, you can disconnect without going too far: just walk the Boardwalk at Brigantine to look for a Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow. And of course, waterfowl and shorebirds are always a beauty to watch.
But if you're looking for some serious birding, the area's most outstanding resource is the Edwin B. Forsythe Wildlife Refuge, just across the bay from Atlantic City. The refuge features 40,000 acres of coastal salt marshes, upland fields, woodlands and tidal waters. Local flora and fauna abound and the refuge is a stopover for more than 200 species of migratory birds. There are footpaths and a driving trail. Open from sunrise to sunset seven days a week.
Wildlife Refuge Information
- Hours:
- Sunrise to Sunset daily
- Admission:
- $4 per vehicle
- Contact:
- Location: Great Creek Road, Oceanville, NJ
- Phone: 609-652-1665
