The Hamilton Audubon Sanctuary spans 86 acres in West Bath, Maine, and is renowned for its valuable estuarine habitat and rich biodiversity. Established in 1987, the sanctuary lies on a peninsula in the New Meadows River. Its 2.75-mile trail system winds through coastal forests of pine, spruce, and fir, and offers access to rocky shorelines with panoramic views of Back Cove's inlets, salt marshes, and clam flats. The sanctuary is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including osprey, bald eagle, great blue heron, and a variety of migratory shorebirds and mammals. Maine Audubon sanctuaries are open to the public year-round from dawn to dusk, although dogs are not allowed to protect the diverse wildlife.