Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Located on the California North Coast, the refuge protects wetland habitats for migratory water birds including shorebirds, ducks, swans, and the black brant.
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Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge Details
Located on the California North Coast, the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge protects wetland habitats for migratory water birds including shorebirds, ducks, swans, and the black brant. The bay holds hundreds of species of fish, like steelhead and Chinook salmon, and contributes to sport and commercial fisheries. The Ma-le'l Dunes Unit is open to the public for exploration seven days a week. The Hookton Slough Unit trail brings visitors to grasslands, marsh, freshwater, saltwater, and mudflat habitats.
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National WildLife Refuges
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