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Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge

Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Its own timing: middle to late-May.

Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge in pictures

Illustrative photos, not current conditions
Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge
Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge. Photo: USFWS Midwest · public domain · resized

What the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says

“Eastern forest dramatically gives way to the western prairie at Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge which was established in 1989.”
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When to go

In the source's own words; no peak claimed unless the source says so
  • middle to late-May“Shorebird and prairie songbird numbers peak from middle to late-May.”

Before you go

When planning a trip to the refuge, it is important to wear appropriate footwear for land excursions and to dress for the weather.

Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge on the map

With the places we follow within 60 miles

Nearby

Within 60 straight-line miles; roads are longer

How we know

Every fact on this page, from these pages