"Merritt Island Black Point Wildlife Drive" Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge by maryellen50

Natural salt marshes have all but disappeared on Florida's east coast, giving way to indiscrimant coastal development. NASA's (National Aeronautic & Space Administration) intervention saved the northern half of Merritt Island from development.

Today an intensive management program developed between the refuge and our local Mosquito Control District has seen the restoration of some of these marshes. Other areas are being managed as shallow water impoundments, which benefit a variety of other animals.

Today the Black Point area attracts more species than ever before and is considered one of the premier birding areas in Florida.

• Pros:Excellent Birding Trail in Florida - One of the Best
• Cons:none
• In a nutshell:One of the top birding spots in Florida