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Top 25 National Wildlife Refuges for Birding

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There are more than 550 national wildlife refuges in the United States, with at least one in every state and one within an hour drive of almost every major American city. Both birds and birders flock to national wildlife refuges. Desert NWR (Nevada). Harris Neck NWR (Georgia). Fish & Wildlife Service.

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Parks and Public Lands Win at the Polls

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Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Amendment. Below are highlights from across the country where conservation and stewardship won the day! American Oystercatcher. Photo by © Michael Todd. Renewable Energy Standards Initiative. Election Results = PASSED with 59%+ voter support. Northern Harrier. Photo by © Robin Edwards. Connecticut.

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Duck Stamps and the Best National Wildlife Refuges for Birding

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Not long ago, I posted a list of the 25 best National Wildlife Refuges for birding. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has published a list of NWRs that have been created or expanded with Duck Stamp funds. Desert NWR (Nevada): 0.0%. Harris Neck NWR (Georgia): 0.0%. And the U.S. Others are between 25.0%

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