Belle Isle State Park – The wide diversity of habitats (big and small rivers, ponds, fields, maritime pine forests, beaches, hedgerows, marshes, grasslands) make this park a birder’s delight any season of the year.  The observation blind overlooking a tidal pond is of particular interest in the winter when waterfowl, tundra swans and blue geese are very close.  The park is a reliable location to see eagles at any time of the year, and is also an excellent habitat for a great variety of butterflies.  Driving directions:  Take Rt. 3 to Lively; then turn south on Rt. 201.  At the end of the road, turn right on Rt. 354; continue for 3.1 miles and turn left on Rt. 683.  This leads to the park .7 miles ahead.