Mattamuskeet NWR

35.45128 , -76.17669

United States of America (USA)

Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge

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• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
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Coordinates were set by Admin : : 35.4513/-76.1767 (2018-06-13 00:00:00 )

Site name was set by Admin : as "Mattamuskeet NWR" (2018-06-13 00:00:00 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens)
Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus)
Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope)
Canvasback (Aythya valisineria)
Redhead (Aythya americana)
King Rail (Rallus elegans)
Sora (Porzana carolina)
Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis)
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)
Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius)
Sedge Wren (Cistothorus stellaris)
Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana)
Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus)
Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea)

Redhead (Aythya americana) was added by Scott Winton (2021-05-09 20:58:33)

Sedge Wren (Cistothorus stellaris) was added by Scott Winton (2021-05-09 20:57:25)

Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius) was added by Scott Winton (2021-05-09 20:57:20)

Sora (Porzana carolina) was added by Scott Winton (2021-05-09 20:55:56)

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) was added by Scott Winton (2021-05-09 20:53:40)

Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) was added by Scott Winton (2021-05-09 20:52:43)

Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) was added by Scott Winton (2021-05-09 20:52:33)

Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope) was added by Scott Winton (2021-05-09 20:52:16)

Canvasback (Aythya valisineria) was added by Scott Winton (2021-05-09 20:52:09)

Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus) was added by Scott Winton (2021-05-09 20:52:02)

Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens) was added by Scott Winton (2021-05-09 20:51:54)

Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus) was added by Scott Winton (2021-05-09 20:51:44)

King Rail (Rallus elegans) was added by Scott Winton (2021-05-09 20:51:19)

Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) was added by Scott Winton (2021-05-09 20:51:13)

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  • Other attractions

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

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instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

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