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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is a tranquil waterfowl sanctuary established in 1933 for migrating birds traveling the Atlantic Flyway. The refuge features three different habitats—marsh, shallow water, and forest and is home to 1/3 of the tidal wetlands of Maryland. Blackwater also helped the Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrels come off the endangered species list and are where visitors to the east coast can see the largest population bald eagles north of Florida. Visitors to Blackwater can hunt with a permit, fish, crab, walk several trails, participate in environmental education programs, and cycling. The visitors center has restrooms and exhibits, a library, upper deck observation area, and TV monitors that allow you to see inside the osprey and eagles nests. There is also a butterfly garden, bookstore, and gift shop.

2145 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge, MD, 21613, Phone: 410-228-2677

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