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Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
Blue-Winged TealRefuge Overview: Located in coastal Connecticut, just off shore from the towns of Norwalk, Bridgeport, Milford, Stratford, and Guilford, Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge was founded in 1984 by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission to protect habitat for migratory wading and shorebird species. Since then, funding for the purchase of about 160 acres of new refuge land has come from the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund, which includes Federal Duck Stamp dollars.
Blue-winged Teal by Tom Kelley/USFWS
Wildlife and Habitat: The refuge protects a variety of habitat types, but encompasses primarily coastal marshes and several islands. In recent years the areas around the refuge have been experiencing ever-increasing development pressures, making McKinney National Wildlife Refuge even more critical. A variety of waterfowl utilize the refuge’s marshes for wintering habitat, including black ducks, mallards, blue-winged teal, Canada geese, common and red-breasted mergansers, and bufflehead.
Recreation Opportunities: Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge has a number of nature trails and is a popular destination for birders and photographers. Hunting and fishing are not allowed on the refuge, but opportunities for such activities are available on adjacent lands.

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