Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge
Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Map of the United States | |
Location | Coffey County, Lyon County, Kansas, United States |
Nearest city | Hartford, Kansas |
Coordinates | 38°18′30″N 95°54′30″W / 38.30833°N 95.90833°W |
Area | 18,463 acres (74.72 km2) |
Established | 1966 |
Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
Website | Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge |
Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is a
wetlands, and croplands, are managed to provide food and habitat for migratory birds and resident wildlife.[2]
The Refuge is an important resting area for
rough-legged hawks
.
Recreational opportunities
- Boating
- Educational Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Museum/Visitor Center
- Wildlife Viewing
References
- ^ "Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge - Hartford KS, 66854". www.travelks.com. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
- ^ "Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge". Visit Emporia, Kansas. 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
External links
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: official site
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.