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| Credit: USFWS |
| Golden-Cheeked Warbler |
Check our refuge locator and find a national wildlife refuge near your home. You may be surprised to find refuges near most major cities, as well as in more remote and rural areas. Refuges are typically located along the nation's flyways – the routes that migrating birds typically travel. So if you live along the east coast, the Mississippi Valley, the central plains, or the west coast, you may have several refuges in your area.
Look at the refuge's Web site for phone numbers and other information to help you plan your trip. There may be special events, programs, or activities that your family might enjoy. You can view Bald Eagles on some of them.
If you're new to birding, don't worry – some refuges have binocular and field guide loan programs. Others have volunteers or local bird clubs that would be happy to mentor you.
Many refuges have Friends groups – non-profit organizations that support refuge activities and programs through volunteer work, fundraising or advocacy. You may find like-minded people who enjoy the outdoors and support habitat management, research, or education programs on the refuge.
