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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. Others were established to protect specific bird species or subspecies. Others were established to protect specific bird species or subspecies. Billy Frank Jr.

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Miami Mega Mall vs. Everglades National Park

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This fragile ecosystem is home to 344 feathered species, 300 fish species (salt- and freshwater), 50 species of reptiles, 40 mammal species, and 36 listed species (threatened and/or protected). Here’s a thought – we already know where to find that atmosphere…in Las Vegas!

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Collaborative list – December 2018

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In reverse order, the medals were awarded for “most species seen in a country”, to Australia with 420, USA got the silver, scoring 556 while the runaway winner was Costa Rica with 646 species. Las Vegas – Sunset Park. Tuttle Marsh Wildlife Area. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge–East Pond.

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Collaborative List – October 2018

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During October, 7 countries (Costa Rica, Australia, USA, India, Hong Kong, UK, Serbia) were birded by 11 beats who shared 135 checklists and noted 697 species. Trinidad Lake SP–Watchable Wildlife Trail. Ra’s al-Khor Wildlife Sanctuary–Flamingo Hide. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge–East Pond.

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Collaborative List – November 2018

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8 beats shared 126 checklists accounting for 704 species. Las Vegas – Sunset Park. Tuttle Marsh Wildlife Area. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge–East Pond. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge–East Pond. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. San Joaquin coffee.

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Collaborative list – September 2018

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They noted 598 species as a team, bringing the year total to 2118 and pushing the life list to 3555. Ra’s al-Khor Wildlife Sanctuary–Flamingo Hide. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge–East Pond. Catarata la Paz–Bridge. San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Collaborative List – June 2018

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10 countries were birded by 9 beats and 892 species were noted from 144 checklists. Las Vegas – Sunset Park. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Tuttle Marsh Wildlife Area. San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. Who is going to tell the clans? Does Mel Gibson know? 23 May 2018.

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