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Herricks Cove IBA
Located at the convergence of the Williams and Connecticut Rivers, this birding area consists of wetlands, floodplain forests, and marshes.
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Herricks Cove IBA Details
Located at the convergence of the Williams and Connecticut Rivers, this birding area consists of wetlands, floodplain forests, and marshes. The environment here is ideal for many types of birds, and over 221 species have been observed in the area. Migrating birds, including Pied-billed Grebe, Virginia Rail, and American Bittern can be found in the spring and fall, resting in the dense marshlands or flying over the fields.
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