The Brazoria Wildlife Refuge is a significant natural area located on the Texas Gulf Coast, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service.
It encompasses diverse habitats such as marshes, prairies, and coastal wetlands, making it a haven for a wide variety of wildlife, including migratory birds, waterfowl, alligators, and other marshland creatures.
The refuge plays a crucial role in conserving and protecting these habitats and the wildlife that depends on them. It also provides
opportunities for outdoor recreation such as birdwatching, wildlife photography, fishing, and hiking,
allowing visitors to connect with nature and learn about the importance of wetland ecosystems and wildlife conservation efforts.
It is a combination of fresh and saline water, with over 300+ species of birds, reptiles,butterflies.
The refuge is part of the Geat Texas Coastal Birding Trail and is in the Central flyway where both coastal and trans oceanic
bird migration takes place.
The popular birds are ducks, sandhill cranes, sparrows, herons,ehite ibis, roseate spoonbill, white tailed kites.
All year round we can find alligators in refuge ponds with frogs, toads and turtles.
