Located at the delta of the Mississippi River, Delta National Wildlife Refuges' lush wetlands and marshes provide habitat for migratory birds, and a multitude of fish and wildlife species, and serve as a nursery for the rich aquatic resources of the region such as crabs, shrimp, and fresh and saltwater fish. Large numbers of wading birds nest on the refuge, and thousands of shorebirds can be found on tidal mudflats and deltaic splays. Tens of thousands of waterfowl winter at Delta and spring and fall migrations bring many other bird species.
Delta National Wildlife Refuge offers a unique experience for visitors who venture beyond the road’s end to travel by boat across the Mississippi River, into the marshes of the Gulf Coast.
Delta National Wildlife Refuge offers a unique experience for visitors who venture beyond the road’s end to travel by boat across the Mississippi River, into the marshes of the Gulf Coast.
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Located in Plaquemines Parish, near Venice, Louisiana, the refuge is part of the "birds-foot" shaped delta at the mouth of the Mississippi River. Delta National Wildlife Refuge offers a unique experience for travelers who venture beyond the road’s end to travel by boat across the Mississippi River, into the marshes along the Gulf Coast. There are no roads or trails in these wetlands, which are accessible only by watercraft. Most visitors come to the refuge for waterfowl hunting and fishing.