Set in northeastern Stafford County near the town of Stafford, the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge is a refuge and sanctuary for a large variety of migrating birds. Home to salt marshes that have been listed on the Ramsar list as a Wetland of International Importance, the 22,135-acre park offers excellent bird-watching, drawing visitors and ornithologists to view rare and unusual species of birds, which are uncommon in Kansas. A visitor’s center features informative exhibits and displays that tell the story of the refuge and showcase the myriad of bird species that call the refuge home, and there area restrooms and drinking fountains in the center.

1434 NE 80th St, Stafford, KS, Phone: 67578-8818

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