During low tide, many shore birds can also be observed feeding on exposed mud flats. For patient observers, a photography blind is available near the edge of an island marsh. A map is available at the trailhead for self-guided tours, and occasional programs are offered. The Audubon Society of Rhode Island offers a summer day camp for children at this site. 138, take Rte.
Refuge is down road on right.
This 450 acre site is owned by the town of Tiverton, and features mixed deciduous forests, a hemlock forest, swamp, and freshwater streams. Hiking trails wind through the property, and not to be missed is a climb to the top of the high ricks that afford scenic views of the surrounding area. Some trails are also bordered by large stands of mountain laurel that are spectacular when they bloom in early June. Also at this site, the remnants of an old mill can be seen. To get to the town hall, from Rte.