Wildlife & Habitat

Avocets and Forster's Terns

Fifteen habitat types exist on the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, contributing to the diversity of wildlife on the refuge.  Here is just a snapshot of the wildlife and habitat that occurs on the refuge.

  • Wildlife

    California Clapper Rail Thumbnail

    Several threatened and endangered species make the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge their home either part of the year or year-round.

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  • Habitat

    Birds in Salt Pond

    The 15 different habitat types have been generally categorized into four major types.

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