Sampson's Island (Massachusetts)
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Sampson's Island is an uninhabited, undeveloped barrier beach island
of 15 acres (6.1 ha) in Barnstable, Massachusetts
. The island is only accessible by private boat, but is used by many people for beach recreation and as a kayaking destination.
As a barrier island, Sampson's protects Cotuit Harbor and nearby coastal areas. The island is also an important nesting area for birds, providing varied habitats from marsh to upland scrub forests. Massachusetts Audubon Society
patrols the area and provides guided nature walks from May to September. Admission during those months is free for Audubon members, a fee ($10 in 2009) is charged to others.
Shoal
Shoal, shoals or shoaling may mean:* Shoal, a sandbank or reef creating shallow water, especially where it forms a hazard to shipping* Shoal draught , of a boat with shallow draught which can pass over some shoals: see Draft...
of 15 acres (6.1 ha) in Barnstable, Massachusetts
Barnstable, Massachusetts
Barnstable is a city, referred to as the Town of Barnstable, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts and the county seat of Barnstable County. Barnstable is the largest community, both in land area and population, on Cape Cod. The town contains seven villages within its boundaries...
. The island is only accessible by private boat, but is used by many people for beach recreation and as a kayaking destination.
As a barrier island, Sampson's protects Cotuit Harbor and nearby coastal areas. The island is also an important nesting area for birds, providing varied habitats from marsh to upland scrub forests. Massachusetts Audubon Society
Massachusetts Audubon Society
The Massachusetts Audubon Society, founded in 1896 by Harriet Hemenway and headquartered in Lincoln, Massachusetts, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to "Protecting the nature of Massachusetts." Mass Audubon is independent of the National Audubon Society, and in fact was founded...
patrols the area and provides guided nature walks from May to September. Admission during those months is free for Audubon members, a fee ($10 in 2009) is charged to others.