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Top 25 National Wildlife Refuges for Birding

10,000 Birds

Others were established to protect specific bird species or subspecies. But they primary protect land, an essential but dwindling avian resource. Bear River MBR (Utah). Bombay Hook NWR (Delaware). One way to support and protect the system is to visit a refuge, including the top-notch birding locations on this list.

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Duck Stamps and the Best National Wildlife Refuges for Birding

10,000 Birds

Although the statistics do not address the quality of the land purchased or other qualitative factors, it is safe to assume that when it comes to protecting habitat, size matters. Bear River MBR (Utah): 36.9%. Bombay Hook NWR (Delaware): 95.2%. In other words, virtually all of Santa Ana NWR was purchased with MBCF money.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

10,000 Birds

Units are located along both sides of the river and serve to protect and provide a wide variety of riparian habitats for birds, fish, and other wildlife.” The refuge was established in 1958 to protect and enhance habitat for migratory birds. The refuge is already open to sport fishing. The refuge is already open to sport fishing.

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