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Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
AvocetsRefuge Overview: Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, established by legislation in 1928 as a breeding ground for migratory waterfowl, is located in Box Elder, Utah, just north and east of the Great Salt Lake. Migratory Bird Conservation Funds, which include Federal Duck Stamp dollars, have been used to acquire several thousand acres for the refuge.
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Wildlife and Habitat: An oasis in the middle of the desert, the Bear River Delta has long been a noted production area for redheads, cinnamon teal, and gadwalls. A mix of freshwater wetlands and grassy uplands, the area is actively managed to provide nesting and foraging habitat. Up to one million ducks use the Bear River Delta area every year, and over 75 percent of the western tundra swan population uses the region as a staging area. The refuge is also an oasis for other water birds such as avocets, black-necked stilts, white-faced ibis, and snowy plovers.
Recreation Opportunities: Listed as one of the top ten birding areas in the world, the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is a bird watcher’s paradise. Fishing and hunting are also popular activities on the refuge.

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