Discover Wildlife
Mayflies, dragonflies, bald eagles all grace the skies. Walleye, perch and largemouth bass swim below the river. Why not give dragonfly watching a chance?
Discover WildlifeBe a patient photographer
Wildlife shots take time. What better place to relax and wait then outside on a refuge.
Wildlife Photography TipsAbout the NWRS
The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants.
Learn more about the NWRS
What's Going On?
There is a webcam on the refuge in Illinois.
Webcams
Snow stories
Snow on the log reveals the forest traveler. Look close and you can count all four toes of the bounding squirrel.
Page Photo Credits — All photos courtesy of USFWS unless otherwise noted.
Last Updated: Dec 21, 2016