Swan River National Wildlife Refuge
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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| Location | Lake County, Montana, United States |
| Nearest city | Kalispell, MT |
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| Area | 1,568 acres (635 ha) |
| Established | 1973 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
Swan River National Wildlife Refuge is a 1,778-acre (720 ha) National Wildlife Refuge in the northwestern section of Montana in the United States.[1][2] The refuge was primarily set aside to protect prime habitat for various species of birds and particularly waterfowl. The refuge consists of a wide floodplain of the Swan River, though the river has relocated to the western sections of the refuge due to silt buildup.[3]
171 bird species have been observed at the refuge, including teals, great blue heron and a pair of nesting bald eagles, the last of which may be due to the abundance of fish in the Swan River. Numerous mammals such as the white-tailed deer, elk, moose, black bear, coyote, bobcat and beaver can all be found here. The grizzly bear may occasionally wander in from surrounding mountains.[3]
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