TOP 30 Wildlife sanctuary in Milford, Connecticut

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The Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point is a beautiful park and tourist attraction located at 1 Milford Point Road in Milford, Connecticut, United States. This center is a haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers, offering stunning views of the coastline and a variety of bird species in their natural habitat. Visitors can explore the walking trails, learn about local wildlife at the educational exhibits, and participate in guided birdwatching tours. The center also hosts special events and programs for all ages, making it a great destination for a day of outdoor exploration and learning.

Silver Sands Beach, located at Silver Sands - Walnut Beach Boardwalk in Milford, Connecticut, is a beautiful park featuring beaches, boardwalks, birds, and a unique sandbar connecting the park to Charles Island. Rated the best state park in Connecticut by Travel & Leisure, Silver Sands offers over half a mile of shoreline, a three-quarter-mile boardwalk, sand dunes, marshland, wildlife, and a variety of seashells. Visitors can explore the history of Charles Island, rumored to have been visited by Captain William Kidd who may have buried treasure on the island. Today, the island is a wildlife sanctuary for rare bird species and an important coastal resource. Fishing is popular at Silver Sands, with opportunities to catch bluefish, striped bass, summer flounder, and more.