Near Church Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Welcome to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 28, 2014
1. Welcome to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Marker
Blackwater Refuge expansive marshes, moist soil impoundments, woodlands, and variety of croplands attract thousands of migrating and wintering waterfowl each year. These three habitats provide the food, water, shelter, and space that these birds need. In addition to the large flocks of geese and ducks that spend winter months on the Refuge, Blackwater is also home to the endangered Delmarva fox squirrel and the threatened bald eagle. Other common birds and animals include wading birds, marsh birds, songbirds, many different types of raptors, neotropical migrant songbirds, raccoons, muskrats, opossums, otters and deer.
Established in 1933, the Refuge includes over 24,000 acres. Thousands of visitors each year are attracted to the Refuge due to its location within driving distance to our nation’s capital, the visitor center, the variety of wildlife and habitat, and the public education programs.
Erected by Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 38° 26.814′ N, 76° 7.116′ W. Marker is near Church Creek, Maryland, in Dorchester County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Why Use Native Plants? (approx. 0.2 miles away); Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel (approx. ¾ mile away); Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Ctr. (approx. 1.1 miles away); Highway to Freedom (approx. 1.1 miles away); Harriet Tubman (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Underground Railroad (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Church Creek.
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 28, 2014
2. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge-Wildlife Drive Map
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 28, 2014
3. Welcome to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 28, 2014
4. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge-Two eagles sitting on a log
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 11, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
