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Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge is the largest urban wildlife refuge in the US made up of 23,000 acres within the city limits of New Orleans. The park is mostly marshland comprised of fresh and brackish waters leading to an interesting collection of wildlife calling the refuge home. The refuge’s swamps are home to a large wading bird rookery, and tens of thousands of water birds spend the winter within the grounds.
Brown Pelicans and Bald Eagles are among the threatened and endangered species you can spot here. Other wildlife includes marsh rabbits, alligators and other reptiles, birds, amphibians, and small mammals. The park is open during daylight hours for recreational use such as hiking, paddling, and picnicking.
61389 Highway 434, Lacombe, LA 70445, Phone: 985-882-2000
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