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Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge

Bombay Hook National Wildlife RefugeRefuge Overview: Located in Kent County, Delaware, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937 as a refuge for migrating and wintering waterfowl. Over the years, more than 15,000 acres have been added to the refuge using Migratory Bird Conservation Funds, which include Federal Duck Stamp dollars.


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Wildlife and Habitat: More than 80 percent of the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge is saltwater marsh. In fact, the refuge protects one of the largest unaltered tidal salt water marshes in the mid-Atlantic region, making it a critical stopover spot for migratory waterfowl. The refuge also protects freshwater pools, brushy and timbered swamps, grasslands, and timbered upland habitat types. Hundreds of thousands of migratory waterfowl, including snow geese, Canada geese, pintail, green-winged teal, mallards, and wood ducks, utilize the refuge lands each year. A number of other wildlife species call the refuge home, and nearly 200 species of birds pass through the area each year.
Recreation Opportunities: Bombay Hook is a popular destination for birders and photographers. The refuge also offers limited big game and migratory waterfowl hunting. Another popular attraction is the 1753 plantation house that sits on the refuge.

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