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North Atlantic Mixed Dune Grassland – CEGL004043
Dune grasslands on the Eastern Shore barrier islands provide critical nesting habitat for brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis), gulls, terns, and other shorebirds.  Wreck Island State Natural Area Preserve, Northampton County.

 © DCR-DNH, Gary P. Fleming
North Atlantic Mixed Dune Grassland – CEGL004043