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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Located 12 miles south of Cambridge, the refuge consists of over 27,000 acres of woodland, rich tidal marsh, freshwater ponds and managed cropland. Blackwater NWR is one of the chief wintering areas for migrating ducks and Canada geese using the Atlantic Flyway.

Two species listed as threatened or endangered are regularly seen at the refuge: the Bald Eagle and the Delmarva Fox Squirrel. Throughout the year there is a diverse population of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians to enjoy watching and photographing.

The refuge features a full service Visitor Center with a bookstore, restrooms, butterfly garden, and observatory, and a 4-mile Wildlife Drive with walking trails and a photo blind.

Events featured by Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Wild Goose Chase Bicycle Tour for Women

One-day bicycle tour for women takes in and around Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.

October 17, 2010

Phone

410-228-2677
410-228-6328

Fax

410.221.7738

Address

2145 Key Wallace Dr.
Cambridge, MD 21613
http://www.fws.gov/blackwater/
thomas_j_miller@fws.gov

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
The endangered Delmarva fox squirrel can often be seen at Blackwater NWR.

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Great blue herons, as well as other wading birds, can be seen at Blackwater NWR throughout the year.