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The Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge, located approximately 18 miles northwest of Devils Lake, is part of the Devils Lake Wetland Management District.
Established in 1935 as a sanctuary for migratory birds, the 13,000-acre Lake Alice refuge serves as a major waterfowl stopver during spring and fall migrations, as well as a significant breeding area for wetland wildlife.
The refuge is home to to a variety of nesting birds, including grebes, terns and one of the largest colonies of Franklin's gulls in the United States.
Tens of thousands of snow geese, Canada geese, sandhill cranes and ducks use the lake and surrounding lands each year.
The relatively flat landscape is dotted with wetlands and marshes. Often called "prairie potholes," these wetlands were created by large glaciers during the last ice age and provide excellent habitat for a variety of wildlife.
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