Eastern Towhee © Scott Kelly
Sesachacha Heathlands Wildlife Sanctuary
- Nantucket
- 872 Acres
Plan Your Visit
Explore two of Massachusetts’ rarest habitats—coastal heathland and sandplain grassland—at Sesachacha Heathlands Wildlife Sanctuary on the eastern side of Nantucket. Sesachacha Pond, the largest body of brackish water on the island and located within the sanctuary, is magnet for 300 recorded bird species, including Northern Harriers and Eastern Towhees.
Hours
Trails
- Daily
- dawn to dusk
- 5 miles
Admissions
- All Ages free
Contact
Barnard Valley Road
Nantucket, MA
Managed by Mass Audubon Islands
Mailing Address
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153 Hummock Pond Rd
Nantucket, MA 02554
Property Regulations
- Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
- Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
- Camping, collecting, smoking, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
- Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.
Facilities
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