Before you go: Ospreys

Osprey in flight

Before you start on the trail, look around you. Across from the parking lot is an osprey nest on a platform, which was built by park staff. Ospreys, also called seahawks, like to nest in high places, including electric or telephone poles. You may see a diamondback terrapin crossing the road from May to July, when females lay their eggs. Watch out for them when you drive!
Also notice the northern bayberry. These tall shrubs have sweet scented leaves, which are used to make candles. In the spring, flowers bloom on the female bushes. During the colonial era the waxy grayish berries were used for making candles and for medicinal purposes. Many birds eat the berries, including cedar waxwings.