Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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Type | Wildlife sanctuary, nature center |
Location | 293 Moose Hill Parkway Sharon, Massachusetts, USA |
Coordinates | 42°07′20″N 71°12′31″W / 42.12222°N 71.20861°W |
Area | 1,971 acres (798 ha) |
Created | 1916 |
Operated by | Massachusetts Audubon Society |
Hiking trails | 25 miles |
Website | Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary |
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary is a 1,971 acres (798 ha) wildlife sanctuary located in Sharon, Massachusetts. The property is the oldest property of the Massachusetts Audubon Society, established in 1916.[1] It is adjacent to Moose Hill Farm, which is owned by the Trustees of Reservations.
The nature center on Moose Hill Parkway was acquired in 1990.[2] The center displays rotating exhibits throughout the year. The sanctuary consists of habitats including forest, freshwater marsh, meadow, eskers and kettle holes. Over 160 species of birds have been observed on the property.[3]