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The National Wildlife Refuge System: Birders Leading the Way

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He has visited more than 40 National Wildlife Refuges in 20 states and frequently visits NWRs in his travels, most recently Buenos Aires NWR in southern Arizona. To insure that those places continue to exist, birders should lead the way on education and advocacy regarding the Refuge System. The reason is twofold, size and mission.

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