SRLV - OA Island Beach State Park (Early Morning Hike)

Island Beach State Park is a narrow barrier beach that stretches nearly 10 miles between the
Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay. With 3,000 acres of sandy beaches, maritime forests, tidal
marshes, and sand dunes, the park provides a rich variety of habitats for maritime plants and
animals and recreational opportunities for visitors. The trails of Island Beach State Park offer a
chance to explore these habitats from the brackish bay to the ocean. You can experience primal
habitats, listen to chattering songbirds, watch fiddler crabs, and spot wading shorebirds, and, if
you’re lucky, marvel at an osprey carrying the catch of the day to its nest. Be aware that insects
are very much a part of this ecosystem (especially on the bay side) and while the swallows may
enjoy their abundance, you should be prepared with insect repellent, a hat and extra clothing.

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