Bair Island Ecological Reserve

The area is home to many native species, endangered and protected species of birds, mammals, fish and plants.   It hosts over 280 species of shorebirds and waterfowl as well as the endangered harbor seals and salt marsh harvest mouse.  The reserve covers 30,000 acres and a variety of habitats including open bay, salt pond, salt marsh, mudflat, upland and vernal pool.  There is a three mile easy, flat, fully exposed dirt loop hike that is open to hikers, bicycles and equestrians.   There is a medium sized dirt parking lot that has room for about 15 vehicles. There are no restrooms or other facilities.