Netley Marsh

The 36,000 ha (89,000 acre) Netley Marsh is one of the largest waterfowl breeding grounds in North America, the permanent home of 18 varieties of duck as well as of geese, herons, pelicans, terns and various kinds of diver. In spring the population is swollen by thousands of migratory birds.

The best way to see Netley Marsh is by canoeing along its narrow waterways, the alternative being to follow the footpath which runs through the wetland reserve. Between 4am and 6am in the morning there is a good chance of spotting more than a hundred different species of bird during the summer months.