Norman Bird Sanctuary
Nature preserve in Middletown, Rhode Island, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Norman Bird Sanctuary is a 325-acre (1.32 km2) bird sanctuary, nature preserve, environmental education center, and museum at 583 Third Beach Road in Middletown, Rhode Island overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Smith–Gardiner–Norman Farm Historic District | |
Location | 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, Rhode Island |
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Coordinates | 41°29′58.2″N 71°15′3.5″W |
Area | 129 acres (52 ha) |
Built | 1750 (1750) |
Architect | Clarke and Howe |
Architectural style | Federal, Colonial Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 08000234[1] |
Added to NRHP | June 16, 2008 |
In 1949, the Norman Bird Sanctuary was founded through a bequest in the will of Mabel Norman Cerio. The Sanctuary comprises the largest area of preserved open space in Newport County. There are 325 acres and 7 miles of hiking trails. The refuge contains hay fields, woodlands and ridges overlooking the ocean and ponds. Hanging Rock, a prominent local landmark, is located within the sanctuary overlooking the ocean. There is also a Visitor's Center and gift shop, and a 19th-century barn museum featuring displays about the wildlife for children and adults.[2]