Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
5 expert reviews
“With more than 7,600 acres of protected dunes, salt and freshwater marshes and a decommissioned lighthouse, the gorgeous Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge will make you feel like a trailblazer.”
– U.S. News & World Report
"7600-acre wildlife refuge, spreading from Morris Island to encompass the shifting sands of the uninhabited North Monomoy and South Monomoy barrier islands." Full review
"Spread across three islands near Chatham, the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge is a protected area for migratory birds and a popular place to walk." Full review
"Get a little more outside time by visiting the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, which helps to protect a host of animals, including migratory birds, horseshoe crabs, tiger beetles, gray seals, and more"
"A haven for bird-watchers, the refuge is an important stop along the North Atlantic Flyway for migratory waterfowl and shorebirds...it also provides nesting and resting grounds for 285 species." Full review