Long Point Wildlife Refuge, Nature reserve in West Tisbury, Massachusetts, US.
Long Point Wildlife Refuge is a protected nature reserve on Martha's Vineyard featuring sandy beaches, salt marshes, and forested sections. The mix of these environments supports many animal and plant species throughout the seasons.
The area became a protected refuge in 1979 after centuries of use for farming by the Wampanoag people and later European settlers. This shift marked a change in how the land would be managed going forward.
The refuge attracts bird watchers who come during migration seasons to observe the many species that stop here on their journeys.
The area is best explored during the warmer months when wildlife activity is higher and the weather is suitable for outdoor walking. Various trails and water access points let you move through different habitats at your own pace.
Historical records from the Tisbury Pond Club dating from 1912 to 1948 document careful observations of wildlife and weather patterns at the site. These old records offer a window into how conditions and species here have changed over the decades.
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