Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary
Address: Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USAPhone: 999-999-9999 Email: mm@co.co
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Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary is the only wildlife sanctuary operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. It is the wintering ground for several thousand Canada geese, the largest concentration on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The sanctuary also offers habitats for a variety of birds and mammals, including red fox, groundhogs or white-tailed deer. In the summer, ospreys nest close to the Visitor Center and the hummingbirds, finches and purple martins are abundant. This is a Maryland Wildlife Sanctuary. For full information go to the official webpage. (Link on the right side)
Directions
ttp://www.dnr.state
Activities
- Biking
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Visitor Center
- Wildlife Viewing