Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
| Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge | |
| National Wildlife Refuge | |
 Great blue heron at Prime Hook NWR | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| Region | Sussex County, Delaware |
| Coordinates | 38°50′52″N 75°16′1″W / 38.84778°N 75.26694°WCoordinates: 38°50′52″N 75°16′1″W / 38.84778°N 75.26694°W |
| Area | 15.6 sq mi (40 km2) |
| Founded | 1963 |
| Owner | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| For public | Wildlife-oriented recreation |
| Visitation | Open daily in season |
| IUCN category | IV - Habitat/Species government Area |
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| Website: Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge | |
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is an inviolate sanctuary expressly for migratory birds, located east of Milton, Delaware, United States. It was established in 1963 on 10,000 acres (40 km2) along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas, supporting 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians and mammals.[1]
The refuge is open to the public for wildlife-oriented recreation. Facilities include walking trails, a canoe trail, a bird blind and other wildlife observation areas, and a visitors center.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). "Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge: Welcome." 2011-01-03.
- ↑ FWS (2004). "Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge." (Brochure).
External links
- Prime Hook NWR - Official site
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