Sheets Island Archipelago Natural Area
Natural area in Pennsylvania
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Sheets Island Archipelago Natural Area is a 70-acre (28 ha) protected area in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Weiser State Forest.[1][2]
| Sheets Island Archipelago Natural Area | |
|---|---|
The archipelago in the Susquehanna River; Sheets Island is the large island in the center. | |
  Location within Pennsylvania | |
| Location | Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Nearest town | Enola |
| Coordinates | 40°17′18″N 76°55′04″W |
| Area | 70 acres (28 ha) |
Description
The Natural Area was established to protect Sheets Island and about four dozen smaller nearby islands in the Susquehanna River between Enola and Harrisburg.[3] The archipelago has been noted as a birding location where many species of resident and migratory waterfowl and songbirds can be found,[1] including cormorants and egrets which are uncommon in Pennsylvania.[2] The area has also been noted for its unique car-free outdoor experiences in the midst of a developed metropolitan area.[4] The natural area can only be reached by boat.[2]