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The Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge covers 15,978 acres, nearly three-quarters of which is tidal marsh. The general terrain is flat and less than 10 feet above sea level.
Bombay Hook is one of many refuges providing critical habitat for migratory birds between Canada and the Gulf of Mexico. Its 16,000 acres include freshwater pools, swamps, upland forests, agricultural fields, and one of the largest unaltered tidal salt marshes in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Since 1937, Bombay Hook has hosted hundreds of thousands of migrating ducks, geese, shorebirds, and neotropical songbirds, all following traditional spring and fall migrations. Tired and hungry, they seek shelter at Bombay Hook and feast on marsh grasses, fish, and other important foods before continuing their flight.
Waterfowl can been seen on the refuge from September through March, look for greatest numbers of waterfowl (peak numbers) during November and March. Shorebirds and songbirds are most abundant during May, August and September. Wading birds are most abundant during June and July.
The refuge has an auto tour brochure that describes wildlife management techniques used on the refuge.
The refuge also offers five nature trails, three with 30-foot observation towers and three with interpretive brochures. The trails range from quarter-mile to one mile in length. Bear Swamp Trail is wheelchair-accessible with a hard packed walking trail for walkers and wheel chairs.
Parson Point Trail is closed from November to April if bald eagles are using the breeding nest.
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