As an avid birder, nature lover, and amateur photographer, Island Beach State Park is my destination of choice. Its beaches, wildlife, and unique fauna offer limitless subjects. Hiking trails with quaint names like Johnny Allen's Cove, Reed's Maritime Forest Trail, and Spizzle Creek Bird Blind wind through the unique landscape, allowing access deep within the park. Living among the beautiful terrain and more noticeable wildlife is the red fox, one of the more humble and elusive denizens of the park. Officially know as "Vulpes vulpes," the park has a secluded and fascinating red fox …
