January 27, 2020
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Sesachacha Heathlands Wildlife Sanctuary
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Explore two of Massachusetts’ rarest habitats—coastal heathland and sandplain grassland—at Sesachacha Heathlands Wildlife Sanctuary on the eastern side of Nantucket. Sesachacha Pond, the largest body of brackish water on the island and located within the sanctuary, is magnet for 300 recorded bird species, including northern harriers and eastern towhees.
Location: Barnard Valley Road, Nantucket, MA
Hours: Trails, open daily dawn to dusk
Sanctuary News
Sesachacha Heathlands Wildlife Sanctuary
Deer hunting is permitted at the sanctuary during the state-approved season (early October through December). Read more >
Explore Our Trails
Explore Our Trails
Walk along unpaved sandy cart paths that take you through a prairie-like landscape with little bluestem grass, bayberry, bearberry, and lowbush blueberry. Plan your visit >
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Programs & Classes
Mass Audubon's nearby wildlife sanctuaries offer a wide variety of programs for all ages. There's something for everyone! Find a program >