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San Juan Islands

National Wildlife Refuge | Washington

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Leave No Trace

Visitors to the San Juans are encouraged to lessen their impact on this fragile resource.

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Birds

Bird life abounds on these beautiful islands. Discover some of the birds protected by the Refuge.

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Black Oystercatcher

Black oystercatchers are a fascinating and boisterous species to observe.

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Connecting to Nature

Wildlife Photography Tips

October 3, 2011

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Find ideas on how to take your best shot!

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Refuge Updates

Comprehensive Conservation Planning

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In 2010 Refuge staff completed a document to guide Refuge management for the next fifteen years.

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About the Complex

Washington Maritime Complex

San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge is managed as part of the Washington Maritime Complex.

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About the NWRS

National Wildlife Refuge System

The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife, and plants.

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Page Photo Credits – Black Oystercatcher USFWS Peter Davis, Leave No Trace / LNT.org, Double-crested cormorants / ©Peter Hodum, Black oystercatcher / USFWS K. Robinson, Black oystercatcher / USFWS Peter Davis, Bald eagle / USFWS Peter Davis, Bufflehead USFWS Peter Davis

Last Updated: Dec 12, 2014