Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Complex

About

The varied habitats found on the refuge support a large number of species for you to view and enjoy all year round.

Description

OPEN SUNRISE TO SUNSET.

For official information about the Parker River NWR Complex: www.fws.gov/refuge/parker_river/

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The refuge consists of 4,662 acres of diverse upland and wetland habitats including sand beach and dune, shrub/thicket, bog, swamp, freshwater marsh, salt marsh and associated creek, river, mud flat, and salt panne. These and other refuge habitats support varied and abundant populations of resident and migratory wildlife including more than 300 species of birds, along with mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and plants.

Mission

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1942 primarily to provide feeding, resting, and nesting habitat for migratory birds. Located along the Atlantic Flyway, the refuge is of vital stopover significance to waterfowl, shorebirds, and songbirds during pre- and post-breeding migratory periods.