The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, with headquarters at historic Laudholm Farm, protects over 2,200 acres of habitat including salt marsh, grassland, and woodland. At least 260 species have been recorded here. Current lists are available at wellsreserve.org.
A bird-banding station has been active at the Wells Reserve since 1988. Public demonstrations of banding methods take place every Wednesday morning from June through September (weather permitting).
York County Audubon birders lead walks twice a month during summer. See the Wells Reserve calendar for details. YCAS has also completed quarterly bird surveys for many years.
