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PWB Peeps Open Thread: Urban Wildlife Refuges [1]

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Date: 2022-09-29

As we spread over the planet, wildlife has to adapt and learn to live closer to us.

Some animals do this better than others.

But many cities now have specific land set aside within or next to their boundaries as wildlife refuges. These may also have associated rehabilitation centers, and learning centers, with nature trails. The title photo is Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge, 23,000 acres within the boundaries of New Orleans. The land was once destined to be drained and developed. Fortunately wiser ideas prevailed. It is now breeding ground, rookery, and migration stopover for tens of thousands of birds of many species, as well as much other wildlife.

Far smaller refuges have their place too. Bay Beach Wildlife Refuge is only 600 acres, belonging to Green Bay Wisconsin. A hundred years ago, it was destined to be a golf course.

Two Ponds Refuge is the smallest urban unit of the National Wildlife Refuge system, only 72 acres in the suburbs of Denver. It has hiking trails, guided tours, and educational opportunities.

Oaks Bottom Refuge in Portland OR was rescued from being a landfill.

Great things can be done when people put their minds and hearts into it!

PWBPeeps is a group that posts a daily diary and nightly open thread for animal lovers. We share photos, seek & give advice about pet health and behavior issues, support each other in times of sadness and stress, celebrate together when times are good, and on most days have an inordinate amount of fun.

You are welcome to join us!

Here are few not-too-onerous PWB rules

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