Fodor's Expert Review Norman Bird Sanctuary

Stroll through the woods or hike to the top of Hanging Rock for a spectacular view at this 325-acre sanctuary for diverse wildlife including more than 300 species of birds. The sanctuary, located in nearby Middletown, has about 7 miles of trails traversing ridges, forests, thickets, fields, ponds, streams, salt marsh, and sandy beach. The raucous dawn chorus of birdsong in the spring is one of the great wildlife experiences in Rhode Island.