Madelyn Marx Preserve in Maine State

Madelyn Marx Preserve

Though small, the area connects to two other popular conservation areas, making this a very popular spot for bird watchers to visit.

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Madelyn Marx Preserve Details

Located in the town of Kennebunk on 24 acres, the trail through the Madelyn Marx Preserve is only a short and easy walk of less than a mile. As part of the coastal wetlands, the preserve is perfect for viewing the coastal salt marshes and the wildlife that live here. Though small, the area connects to two other popular conservation areas, making this a very popular spot for bird watchers to visit. With thick woods and scrubby salted brush, the abundant species here are impossible to miss.

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