Little Tinicum Island Natural Area
| Little Tinicum Island Natural Area | |
|---|---|
  Location within Pennsylvania | |
| Location | Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
| Nearest town | Essington |
| Coordinates | 39°51′15″N 75°17′58″W / 39.8541°N 75.2995°W |
| Area | 80 acres (32 ha) |
Little Tinicum Island Natural Area is an 80-acre (32 ha) protected area in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of William Penn State Forest.[1][2]
Description
The Natural Area was established to protect Little Tinicum Island in the Delaware River, outside of Essington. The island features wetlands that house several species of birds that are not commonly found in Pennsylvania.[1] The island is also known for its unique tidal mud flat ecosystem, and has been noted for hosting a population of great blue herons. It has been named a special reptile and amphibian protection area by Pennsylvania due to its robust populations of snakes and turtles.[3] The island has also been noted for its unique car-free outdoor experience in a developed metropolitan and industrial area, thanks to its many uncommon plant species.[4] The island and Natural Area can only be reached by boat.[2]
References
- 1 2 "William Penn State Forest Wild and Natural Areas". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- 1 2 Fergus, Charles (2002). Natural Pennsylvania: Exploring the State Forest Natural Areas. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. pp. 16–20.
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. "Little Tinicum Islan Natural Area" (PDF). Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ Charnoff, Amber (March 21, 2024). "Discover the forests of Pennsylvania on National Forest Day". ABC27 News. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
