Swan River National Wildlife Refuge
Swan River National Wildlife Refuge is a 1,778-acre (720 ha) National Wildlife Refuge in Lake County of northwestern Montana. It is a unit of the National Bison Range Complex.[1][2]
Description
The refuge was primarily set aside to protect prime habitat for various species of birds and particularly waterfowl. The refuge consists of a wide floodplain of the Swan River, though the river has relocated to the western sections of the refuge due to silt buildup.[3]
171 bird species have been observed at the refuge, including teals, great blue heron and a pair of nesting bald eagles, the last of which may be due to the abundance of fish in the Swan River. Numerous mammals such as the white-tailed deer, elk, moose, black bear, coyote, bobcat and beaver can all be found here. The grizzly bear may occasionally wander in from surrounding mountains.[3]
See also
- Bison herds
- National Wildlife Refuges in Montana
References
- ^ Swan Lake, MT (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved February 24, 2014.
- ^ "Annual Report of Lands Under Control of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service" (pdf). U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. September 30, 2010. p. 23. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
- ^ a b "Swan River National Wildlife Refuge". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
External links
- Swan River National Wildlife Refuge
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