Norman Bird Sanctuary
The Norman Bird Sanctuary is a 325-acre (1.32 km2) bird sanctuary, nature preserve, and museum at 583 Third Beach Road in Middletown, Rhode Island overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
In 1950 the Norman Bird Sanctuary was founded through a bequest in the will of Mabel Norman Cerio. The Sanctuary comprises the largest area of preserved open space in Newport County. The refuge contains hay fields, woodlands and ridges overlooking the ocean and ponds. There is also a Visitor's Center and gift shop, and a 19th Century Barn Museum featuring displays about the wildlife for children and adults.[1]
References
- ^ http://www.normanbirdsanctuary.org/ (May 18, 2010)
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- Middletown, Rhode Island
- Education in Newport County, Rhode Island
- Museums established in 1950
- Ornithological organizations
- Wildlife sanctuaries of the United States
- Important Bird Areas of the United States
- Conservation organizations based in the United States
- Bird observatories in the United States
- Bird sanctuaries of the United States
- Museums in Newport County, Rhode Island
- Natural history museums in Rhode Island
- Organizations established in 1950