The Jekyll Island Salt Marsh Wildlife Viewing Platform officially opened on November 10, 2008. Located next to the Visitor Information Center on the Jekyll Island Causeway, the Wildlife Viewing Platform is a two-story structure built to provide the public with an extended view of the expansive salt marsh adjacent to Jekyll Island. By providing a better view, the platform will bolster an appreciation for this rich habitat. Among the many wading and shore birds that guests can view from this spot are the beautiful Roseate Spoonbill, Bald Eagle, Woodstork, and Clapper Rail.

“Providing non-invasive access to natural areas is a key component of the Jekyll Island Authority mission,” said Christa Frangiamore, Conservation Manager for the Jekyll Island Authority. “We are proud to have the Wildlife Viewing Platform as part of this mission.”

The Jekyll Island Salt Marsh Wildlife Viewing Platform is made possible by the monetary support and in-kind donations from: The Atlanta Audubon Society, The Coastal Georgia Audubon Society, Shearouse Lumber Company, The Georgia Ornithological Society, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources – Wildlife Resources Division.

For more information on the Wildlife Viewing Platform, as well as other birding and nature walk opportunities on Jekyll Island, please call the Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center at 1-877-4JEKYLL.

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