I'm so glad we chose to pack insect repellant and ignore the mosquito warnings. August 22nd got us a perfect hike with wonderful views of ocean, marsh, barn owls on live cam, bayberries, unfamiliar wildflowers, osprey, and a picture-book butterfly garden. There is a boardwalk across "Turtle Pond". No turtles were out on our hike but there was a lovely pair of swans on the pond.The mosquitoes were non-existent and the ocean breeze made hiking comfortable, even on a hot day. The tiny campers with nets and a wading pool were excited to share the moon jellies and tiny hermit crabs that they had captured in their nets for close-up viewing. It's great to know that the future is in good hands at the Felix Neck Sanctuary. The #1 bus will stop at the entrance to the sanctuary with the pull of the cord and pick up is just as easy. Martha's Vineyard is scattered with towns bearing Wampanoag names. The 3/4 mile trail from the main road to the visitors' center , a quiet hike through forest and fields is the perfect location to contemplate the lives of "the people" whose history is easily lost in the bumper-to-bumper traffic and summer crowds of Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, and Vineyard Haven. This is our favorite spot on the island.
This Audubon preserve is well staffed and maintained. In this fairly small area there are many habitats and trails. One can kayak, and birdwatch.
Don't miss this unique place while on Martha's Vineyard. It is a wonderful place for a walk in the woods, observation of all sorts of birds and other wide life and a view of an exquisite butterfly garden filed with many flowers. The staff is well trained and totally dedicated to preservation of the environment. They are particularly good with young people. They have a wonderful web cam that observes a snowy white owl family. They also have a wonderful summer camp, kayak tours and seal side exploration. This is another one of the hidden jewels on this small Island just off the coast of Massachusetts, affectionately known as "the Rock".
Felix Neck is a wonderful place to explore the woods, a duck pond, salt marsh, and the tidal pond of Sengecontacket. It is well laid out with clearly marked trails. The trails are accommodating for even the smallest of hikers. There is wonderful birdwatching, and we have spied many other kinds of animals there as well. Early in thhe day, a scavenger hunt for footprints can yield deer, otter, raccoon, and skunk prints! There is also a fantastic discovery room where kids can learn about the island habitats and who resides in them...and almost all are touchable. All this, and some of the best vistas on the island. Enjoy!
Excellent walk through mix of oak forest and salt pond beach and marsh...an easily accessed Audubon trail.
This was a first for me..guide was excellent and taught me a lot about the area. A bit cloudy that night so moon was hazy, but sunset gorgeous and a serene time on the water.
This place is beautiful and even better, is set up to educate rather than intimidate. We were able to see tons of birds this weekend and our non-birding friends got a great introduction to birding without even trying. The staff loans binoculars (honor system) and was able to point out the best places to try and see things. In addition, because of the owl camera and the great feeders set up outside the visitor's center everyone is able to see really cool things without being frustrated. Great place to bring kids or those who can't walk too much too.
You might not want to spend every day at the beach, and Felix Neck gives you a great alternative. Learn about the local wildlife in a beautiful surrounding and walk away feeling like a more aware and well-rounded person, and more fully connected to the the Vineyard. This place is a jewel.
I've been coming here since I was young. The trails are gorgeous and well maintained. Well worth a visit!
Helpful staff in the information center. Great beach along the trail. A little tough to follow the map