Welcome to www.n-georgia.com Discover Ansley-Hodges M.A.R.S.H. Project and Nature Trail - Featuring an observation tower overlooking a managed wetland and a 1 mile nature trail. Watch a variety of wading birds, shorebirds, waterfowl, and songbirds.
Free Stuff To Do In Georgia Georgia Overnight Accommodations Shopping in Georgia Videos of places and things to do in Georgia Georgia Jobs and GA Department of Labor Weather in Georgia Maps of places in Georgia Contact Us Advertise in N-Georgia.com

Home
Georgia Travel Regions
Georgia Coast and Islands
Georgia Festivals and Events
Georgia Lakes
Georgia Fishing Lakes
Georgia Rivers
Georgia Waterfalls
Georgia National Parks
Georgia State Parks
County Parks
Georgia Wildlife
Georgia U S Forests
Georgia Farmers Markets
Georgia Gardens
Georgia Civil War Sites
Georgia Historic Sites
Georgia Museums
Georgia Plantations and Observatories
Georgia Audubon Society
Georgia Covered Bridges
Georgia Driving Tours
Georgia OHV Trails
Georgia Bike Trails
Georgia Horseback Riding Trails
Ourdoor Activities Safety Tips
Georgia Tourist Centers
Viewing other wildlife is also possible while learning about the importance of managed wetlands and hunting in the conservation of wildlife. This viewing area is situated on the Altamaha Wildlife Management Area where an impoundment was constructed as part of Ducks Unlimited's M.A.R.S.H. (Matching Aid to Restore States' Habitat) program.

The impoundment is located on the remains of an old rice plantation. Many of the rice fields are managed to benefit waterfowl and other wildlife species.

Types of Birds: Birds of prey, shorebirds, songbirds, wading birds, waterfowl, raptors

Best Birding Seasons: Songbirds (all), shorebirds (all), wading birds (all), waterfowl (fall and winter), raptors (fall and winter)

Specialties: Wood stork, swallow-tailed kite, bald eagle, king rail, painted bunting, mottled duck, wood duck, white ibis, glossy ibis.

Tips: Look for common snipe feeding in exposed muddy areas. In summer, look for wood ducks. In fall and winter, black ducks, pintails, green-winged teal, northern shovelers and other waterfowl can be seen in the impoundment. Look for railsdarting through the vegetation in the impoundment. Bald eagles can be spotted in winter and spring.

Fun Things To Do: Look for alligators sunning along the dike. Try to identify animal tracks along the dike.
Contact and Address
Phone: 912-262-3173 - Located on US Hwy. 17 South, Darien Georgia 31305
Directions: 1 mile south of Darien on Hwy 17.Take Exit 49 on I-95 at the junction of I-95 and SR 251 (Briardam Road). Travel east on SR 251 to the junction of SR 251 and US 17. Turn right (south) on US 17 and continue through Darien. The entrance to the Ansley Hodges M.A.R.S.H. Project will be approximately 3.5 miles on the right.
2 Seagulls
Loading


Coast Travel Region Map
BulletPrint a Georgia Coast and Islands Travel Region Map

Visit:
BulletSavannah Squares
BulletCoast and Islands National Parks
BulletGeorgia Coast - Islands
BulletGA Coast Events
BulletCoast Free Things To Do
BulletGA Coast Fishing Lakes
BulletGeorgia Coast Museums
BulletGeorgia Coast Shopping
BulletGA Coast and Islands Map & Travel Region


HomeFree Stuff To Do - Festivals & Events - State Parks - County Parks  - Georgia National ForestsWildlife Areas    
WRD Archery & Firearms Ranges - National Parks Services Sites - Hiking Trails - Horseback Riding Trails - OHV Trails - Bike Trails-Driving Tours
Covered Bridges - Historic Sites - Museums - Coast & Islands - Rivers - Lakes - Fishing Lakes - Waterfalls - Gardens - Planetariums -
 - Maps - Videos - Safety Tips - Dept of Labor - Privacy Policy -  Contact - N-Georgia Sitemap -Sitemap page 2
Cookies Policy
Website created 1999 ©2024. All rights are reserved. Website updated on 8/19/2024
.