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Birding

At Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge’s 6,000 acres of prairie, savanna, and sedge meadow attract more than 200 bird species each year.

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Activities

In the foreground, 2 people with large orange backpacks hike up a steep slope of rock and lichen. In the background are big mountains with snow patches on top, a lake in a valley, and a cloudy sky.
Hiking
A woman points while a child next to her looks through binoculars
Wildlife watching
Bison calf and mother standing in spring prairie grass
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Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
9981 Pacific Street
Prairie City, IA 50228
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PO Box 399
Prairie City, IA 50228
nealsmith@fws.gov

Scott Gilje Refuge Manager Phone: currently unavailable, Email: scott_gilje@fws.gov

Steve DeBruin Maintenance Specialist Phone: currently unavailable, Email: steve_debruin@fws.gov

Nancy Corona Visitor Services Manager Phone: currently unavailable, Email: nancy_corona@fws.gov