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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge encompasses over 25,000 acres on Maryland's beautiful Eastern Shore and has been designated a "Wetlands of International Importance" by the Ramsar Convention.

As a major stop on the Atlantic Flyway, Blackwater is a vital haven for waterfowl, as well as a sanctuary for the American bald eagle, the endangered Delmarva fox squirrel, and the peregrine falcon.

The Friends of Blackwater invite you to come explore the Refuge "Time" magazine once called "nature on the throne of her glory." Come see what all the fuss is about - we know you won't be disappointed. Welcome to Blackwater!

  

  


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Weather Alert: The Blackwater Refuge Wildlife Drive may not be free of snow and open until later this week. Please call 410-228-2677 if you're coming and want to know what is open.

Breaking News: Volunteer Zeeger de Wilde will be awarded the 2010 Refuge System "Volunteer of the Year Award" in March.

Our Eagle Cam and Osprey Cam are both online. Visit our live cams to see nesting raptors in action.

The Marsh Edge Trail will be closed during eagle nesting season due to an eagle pair nesting near the parking lot. Once any eaglets fledge, the trail will be reopened.

Lean more about our waterfowl hunting (PDF) and find hunting forms online. Visit our Hunting page for more information.

Buy the new Duck Stamp and get free access to any refuge open to the public.

Come to the Refuge for a free 8am bird walk or 10am nature walk. See the calendar for dates.

Read about wetland restoration at Blackwater Refuge.

Read about the new wildlife and natural history research library at the Refuge.

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Volunteers Needed: Blackwater is a busy place and needs your help. Visit our Volunteer page to learn more about volunteering at Blackwater.

If you're a student interested in interning at Blackwater, you can learn more on our Intern page.

Blackwater Refuge is a Chesapeake Bay Gateway and one of your entry points to enjoy the Bay and its watershed. Learn more about the Bay's stories, spirit, and mysteries by visiting the Gateways Network website.

Read about the Blackwater Resort development project.

Submit your personal Blackwater Refuge photographs for use in our Refuge publications.

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If you need driving directions to the Refuge or if you have other questions, please visit our FAQ page to find helpful information about your visit.

Each season holds something special at Blackwater. See our wildlife calendar to find out what's in store for you during your next visit.

Check our events calendar to find fun things to do at Blackwater and at other interesting locations on the Eastern Shore.

Read our online journal to discover what visitors say about their experiences at Blackwater Refuge. Or visit the journal to enter your own comments.

Try one of our entertaining picture quizzes and have fun while learning more about Blackwater.

Visit our Mailing List page to subscribe to our online mailing list, which we use to update supporters about special happenings related to Blackwater.

Also, be sure to visit our wallpaper gallery and turn one of our featured photos into your desktop wallpaper.

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