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Sheffield Island Unit

Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
Sheffield Island Ferry
Norwalk, CT 06854

The forest, shrublands and beaches of the Norwalk Islands are recognized as regionally significant habitat for colonial nesting birds like herons and egrets, vital nesting and migratory habitat for neotropical birds, and high-quality wintering grounds for waterfowl.Sheffield Island's nature trail and sandy beach offer visitors an excellent vantage point to observe and photograph water birds, beach life, and other scenes of nature. Guided tours of the nature trail, beach and the historic Sheffield Lighthouse are often available during summer. 

Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
733 Old Clinton Road
Westbrook, CT 06498-1760
Get directions
860-399-2513
shaun_roche@fws.gov

Refuge Headquarters is located at the Salt Meadow Unit: 733 Old Clinton Road, Westbrook, CT 06498 Fax: 860-399-2515

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