National Wildlife Refuge System
 

Birding on Refuges

 

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There are more than 700 species of birds on National Wildlife Refuges. More than 200 refuges were created specifically to protect, manage and restore habitat for migratory birds.

You may find birding guides or checklists on individual refuge Web sites. The U.S. Geological Survey also keeps birding checklists for some refuges. A guide provides pictures and descriptions of birds; a checklist provides more detailed information, including the best time of year to see individual species.

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Featured Birds

Roseate Spoonbill

Think pink! Just getting started with bird watching? Even beginning bird watchers should have little difficulty identifying this spectacular bird! READ MORE >>

Featured Refuges

Seney National Wildlife Refuge, MI

Overlooking D Pool on Marshland Wildlife Drive, the loon observation deck is a good place to look for wildlife. READ MORE >>

Featured Birds

Green Jay

Quick - how many medium-sized, green, wild birds have you seen flying around your neighborhood recently? They're even hard to find in a standard North American field guide. READ MORE >>

Featured Refuges

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, WA

Join the Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, WA, on October 13 - 14 to celebrate the coming of fall. READ MORE >>

Featured Birds

Long-billed Curlew

Looking for large shorebirds with long, curved bills but don't live near the beach? If you happen to live in the northwestern United States, you might be in luck. READ MORE >>

Featured Refuges

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, NC

The 16th Annual Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival celebrates wildlife and wildlands in Eastern North Carolina, November 6 - 11, 2012. READ MORE >>

Last updated: October 28, 2010