![]() There is an abundance of holly trees and shrubs at Dundery Brook as well. The boardwalk is about a half mile long and meanders through a densely wooded marsh with bogs and a stream crossing. Retrace your steps back to the raised boardwalk to visit the rest of the preserve. If you continue ahead the path ends at an open meadow. Following the grass path along the pond leads to a small bridge crossing a stream. The third dive was into the water to capture whatever it was the bird was after. The bird was flying “still” and then diving toward the pond. During a previous spring hike I saw several red-winged blackbirds and one bird in particular that caught my attention. There were many types of birds at the pond. ![]() Turning left here will take you to the shores of Bumblebee Pond. The trail soon comes to the raised boardwalk. The trail also has several boardwalks along the way and a stone slab bridge that crosses Dundery Brook. The trail is not blazed but easy enough to follow as it winds eastward passing several small ponds before entering an area of woods with an abundance of stone walls. The property has since been dedicated and is now known as the John C. There is now a large sign by the parking area. In 2017, I came back to revisit Dundery Brook from West Main Road. ![]() The newer trail connects that raised boardwalk to West Main Road. The trail system was built in two main parts, the older being the iconic raised boardwalk from Meeting House Lane to Bumble Bee Pond. The Nature Conservancy has a knack for showcasing some of the most beautiful properties in the State. If you would like to add an additional half mile worth of walking you should check out the nearby Marvell Preserve. The view of the ocean front farm is quite spectacular when heading back. Along the way I saw several piping plovers and some sea life on the beach. At this point I turned around and retraced my steps back to the parking lot. The taller one appears to be a lighthouse, but it is in fact a military watchtower. From here on a clear day you can see the towers at Gooseberry Island just south of Horseneck Beach. After seeing the pond I then continued walking down the beach to its rocky end which is actually in Westport, Massachusetts. Most of the dunes here are roped off to protect nesting birds. Just after the weather worn preserve building I turned to the left a bit and followed the edge of a roped off area to check out Quicksand Pond. The preserve is a stretch of beach along with a few ponds that serve as a sanctuary to some native birds, piping plovers to name one. I parked in the small lot at the end of South Shore Road and started walking easterly through South Shore Beach before coming to the Goosewing Preserve. The parking area now is the only area that still has signs of the storm. I had stopped here about a month ago and there were still signs of the storm. The beach is in pretty good shape six months after Hurricane Sandy came barreling through the area. There are few things better than a stroll on the beach after a long day at work, and this walk did the trick.
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