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AUTO DRIVING TOUR
MUSCATATUCK AUTO TOUR

The Auto Tour is an excellent way to visit the Refuge and acquire a better understanding of the area and purpose. The self-guided tour visits twelve unique locations which can be viewed at your chosen pace. For each location a brief description has been included. Follow the links at the bottom of each page to access the next location. Take your time and enjoy the sites!
Stop Seven
This area is managed as a grassland for birds. Many grassland bird species, including eastern meadowlarks and sedge wrens, are declining due to habitat loss.

The marshes ahead of you (North and South Endicott) were named for James Endicott, a leading advocate of establishing the refuge. Prairie grass planted around the marshes provide tall grass for wildlife habitat. An overlook on North Endicott Marsh is a short walk from the intersection.

      
Stop Eight
In this part of the refuge, old pastures and farmlands are reverting to forest. Brushy areas make ideal feeding and nesting areas for birds like Wild Turkey and Woodcock. Along the roadsides here you can see an alien invader, an invasive plant called Autumn Olive, which has taken over much of the refuge and displaced native plants.


   Continue to Tour Stops 9 and 10
   Return to Tour Stops 1 and 2
   Return to Tour Stops 3 and 4
   Return to Tour Stops 5 and 6