Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1938 as a wintering area for ducks, geese and other migratory birds. Today, the refuge attracts thousands of wintering waterfowl and cranes each year.
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge - Wikipedia
The Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is a 35,000-acre (142 km 2) national wildlife refuge (NWR) located along the Tennessee River near Decatur, Alabama. Named after Major General Joseph Wheeler, it was established to provide a habitat for wintering and migrating birds in …
Alabama refuge is a paradise for birders and thousands of …
Jan 19, 2025 · Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Center is a paradise for birders who flock to see tens of thousands of migrating sandhill cranes every winter. Last year, the sandhill population that wintered at the northern Alabama refuge reached a new record of 30,000 cranes.
Hunting at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge | FWS.gov
The easternmost refuge in the Mississippi Flyway, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge provides an important home for Alabama's largest wintering duck population. While waterfowl may not be hunted here, the refuge does offer hunting opportunities for many popular game species.
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge: A Birdwatcher's Paradise in …
Apr 17, 2024 · There are eight sites on the North Alabama Birding Trail located within Wheeler NWR, (Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge) offering a variety of habitats and possibilities for adding to your birding lists. Almost 300 species of birds have …
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge - All You Need to Know ... - Tripadvisor
The refuge is located over hundreds of acres just outside of Decatur, AL on both shores of Wheeler Lake (Tennessee River). The main visitor entrance is off Hwy. 67 just about 1 mi. East of the Hwy. 67 & US 31 intersection.
Alabama refuge is a paradise for birders and thousands of …
Jan 19, 2025 · Park ranger David Young uses binoculars to get a closer look of sandhill cranes at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Decatur, Ala. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Jun 6, 2012 · Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge’s (NWR’s) showpiece Visitor Center (Site #16, Central Loop) serves as the gateway to the North Alabama Birding Trail.
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Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, an Alabama National Wildlife Refuge ...
Considered the easternmost Refuge in the Mississippi flyway, this 34,500 acre Refuge attracts thousands of wintering waterfowl each year and supports the southernmost and Alabama's only significant concentration of wintering Southern James Bay Canada geese.
Best trails in Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Want to find the best trails in Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 10 great trails for birding and hiking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.