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No littering. Stay on marked paths. Boston's last remaining salt marsh offers unique views of plants and wildlife as you follow paths to the observation tower.
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation in East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts is an urban nature preserve and public recreation area containing mostly coastal wetlands. The 350-acre (1.4 km 2 ) Reservation includes the largest remaining salt marsh in the Boston area.
The Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, primarily upland meadows, high and low marsh areas, is an Important Bird Area as designated by Mass Audubon, joining the network of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas across the globe. There are a number of different bird uses depending on the season.
Belle Isle Marsh is the only remaining natural salt marshes within the City of Boston. A salt marsh is a low-lying, coastal area that mostly comprised of native plants and grasses, which is flooded by ocean tides daily.
May 14, 2020 · The last remaining salt marsh in the city of Boston, known now as Belle Isle Marsh, is located in East Boston. This area boasts just over 130-acres of marshland and is home to more than 250 species of birds.
Belle Isle Marsh is one of the last truly wild places you can go to in Boston. It has a set of hiking trails going through the higher ground in the park and a short stretch of boardwalk that takes you into the marsh itself.
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation preserves 152 acres of the 241-acre Belle Isle Marsh, Boston's last remaining salt marsh. A unique place to explore, the reservation exemplifies the type of wetlands that once lined the Massachusetts Bay shore.
Belle Isle Marsh is nestled within Winthrop, East Boston, and Revere, and is an important place for both wildlife and people! It’s a great place for neighbors to walk, enjoy nature, or spend time with friends and family. It is the largest remaining salt marsh in Boston Harbor.
The reservation, open year-round, preserves 152 acres of the 241-acre Belle Isle Marsh, the last remaining salt marsh in Boston. Its protected waters are a breeding ground for numerous fish and shellfish, as well as for native vegetation.
The Belle Isle marsh is situated right near the Logan airport. It's a hidden gem right near the city. It doesn't take much time to get there from Boston -- and then there you are overlooking an expanse of marshes and lots of birds.
