Sand Pond National Wildlife Area
Emplacement: The National Wildlife Area lies just 2 kilometers inland from the inter-tidal zone of the nearby Argyle river, on the southwestern coast of Nova Scotia.
Superficie approximative: 39 hectares
Date de désignation: 1978
Objectifs de conservation
To conserve important wetland and upland habitats for birds.
Interdictions
Due to the fragile soils and expansive wetlands in Sand Pond, use of vehicles within the area is restricted to designated trails.
Pourquoi (contexte environnemental pour la protection)
Sand Pond’s freshwater habitats provide important staging and breeding areas for migrating waterfowl. These include green-winged teals, ring-necked ducks, and American black ducks. Upland habitats in the area such as forests are home to ruffed grouse, American woodcocks, and song sparrows, among many other bird species.