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- Diversity!
- Aquatic birds; Aquatic environments; Biodiversity; Birds; Coastal environments; Environments (Natural); Estuarine environments; Marine birds; Marine environments; Ponds; Public access; Sanctuaries; Scenics; Wading birds; Wildlife refuges;
- Several species of birds can be found at feeding time on the refuge, including Roseate spoonbills. This is a feeding frenzy for the lucky visitor, where all the birds frolic about trying to get a meal at once.
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- Great Egret
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- A Great egret strolls through the water in search of food.
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- Happy to see you!
- Aquatic environments; Birdwatching; Children; Connecting people with nature; Leisure activities; Marine environments; Public access; Recreation; Tourism; Visitor services; Wildlife refuges; Wildlife viewing;
- Young boy enjoys the view through the lens of a binocular.
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- Biking at the refuge
- Aquatic birds; Aquatic environments; Birds; Coastal environments; Environments (Natural); Marine environments; Marine birds; Scenics; Wildlife refuges; Biking; Biodiversity; Birdwatching; Children; Connecting people with nature; Leisure activities;...
- The shores of the refuge are lined with visitors being treated to species of birds they rarely get to see.
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- We just love this place!
- Aquatic environments; Aquatic birds; Birds; Birdwatching; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Emblems; Environments (Natural); Icons; Interpretation; Islands; Leisure activities; Logo; Marine environments; Panoramics; Personnel;...
- Two of the many happy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service volunteers waiting to welcome you to the refuge and share the fun.
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- Thumbs up!
- Automobiles; Buildings, facilities and structures; Coastal environments; Emblems; Icons; Leisure activities; Motor vehicles; Personnel; Public access; Recreation; Roads; Service patch; Structures; Tourism; Transportation; Uniforms; Vehicles;...
- This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service volunteer gives a thumbs up to visitors, showing his total enjoyment with this new electric car, which helps him be accessible to help people on the miles of wildlife drive.
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- Good Question!
- Aquatic animals; Buildings, facilities and structures; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Education; Education outreach; Emblems; Employees (USFWS); Endangered species; Environmental education; Exhibitions; Illustrations;...
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee answers questions about the Manatee, an Endangered species found in Florida.
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- "Sirenians of the world"
- Buildings, facilities and structures; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Education; Education outreach; Employees (USFWS); Environmental education; Public access; Recreation; Service patch; Uniforms; Visitor services; Wildlife...
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee shares a poster about the Manatee.
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- These mangroves are home to several species.
- Boating; Boats; Aquatic environments; Birdwatching; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Education; Environmental education; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Marine birds; Marine environments; Public access; Recreation;...
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee provides a tour of the refuge by kayak.
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- End of a perfect day.
- Boating; Boats; Aquatic environments; Birdwatching; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Education; Environmental education; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Marine birds; Marine environments; Public access; Recreation;...
- Kayakers pull into the boat house after a wonderful tour of the refuge.
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- Water level.
- Boating; Boats; Aquatic environments; Birdwatching; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Education; Environmental education; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Marine birds; Marine environments; Public access; Recreation;...
- A view from the kayak.
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- Paddling fun!
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- Visitors can enjoy a kayaking adventure on the refuge, tours are offered too.
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- Wildlife Drive observation tower.
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- This observation tower located on Wildlife Drive offers visitors a grand view of the impoundment areas of the refuge, where most of the birds feed daily.
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- Front row seats!
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- These passengers are enjoying the thrills of being in the front row of this pontoon boat tour of the refuge. One of the many activities offered.
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- White Ibis pair on a branch.
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- Two White Ibis bask in the warm florida sun.
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