Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia State

Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

The Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, near Macon, Georgia, encompasses several important marshlands and other wetlands.

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Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Details

The Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, near Macon, Georgia, encompasses several important marshlands and other wetlands. It is home to fauna such as the white-tailed deer, wood duck, black bear, wild turkey, bald eagle and various waterfowl. Birding is popular here as the bottomland hardwoods provide habitat for the Swainson's warbler, wood thrush, prothonotary warbler and yellow-billed cuckoo. The warm, humid weather common here and array of wetland areas provide excellent housing for various amphibians as well.

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