Nantucket National Wildlife Refuge is a popular destination for all naturalists that enjoy seeing wildlife. Gray and harbor seals often haul-out along the beaches at Great Point. Visitors can experience the unique opportunity to view a variety of migratory birds such as the endangered roseate tern, common terns, American oystercatchers, and piping plovers.
Some Tips: Other wildlife watchers will appreciate your consideration.
- Take your time, be alert and quiet
- Observe from the sidelines. Do not disturb a wild animal, they may feel threaten.
- Listen carefully for calls, splashes, and other wildlife noises. Many animals camouflage very well, and it takes a while to see them.
- Look for signs of animals. Search for tracks, missing bark on trees, burrows, feathers, scat, and other signs animals have been in the area.
- Do not offer snacks; human food could disrupt wild digestive systems.
- Leave “abandoned” young animals alone. A parent is probably close by waiting for you to leave.