The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge contains a large complex of southern New Jersey coastal habitats, actively protected and managed for migratory birds, including several endangered species.

The Refuge is part of a network of over 500 National Wildlife Refuges, covering over 93 million acres, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Forsythe Refuge consists of the Brigantine and Barnegat Divisions, together comprising more than 43,000 acres of wetlands and upland habitat in Ocean, Atlantic, and Burlington Counties. Brigantine Division in Oceanville offers an 8-mile self-guided Wildlife Drive atop a dike system which separates 1,400 acres of fresh and brackish water wetlands from native salt marsh. Seasonal views of over 100,000 ducks, geese, shorebirds, hawks, and eagles make this place a magnet for wildlife watchers and photographers. Bring binoculars, a camera, and a car full of friends! Entrance fees are charged. Open sunrise to sunset.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Forsythe Refuge home page

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Forsythe Refuge brochure
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