Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Buffalo Lake
National Wildlife Refuge
Blind for wildlife viewing at Buffalo Lake NWR
Country United States
State Texas
Region Randall County
Elevation 1,140 m (3,740 ft)
Coordinates 34°53′11″N 102°07′11″W / 34.88639°N 102.11972°W / 34.88639; -102.11972Coordinates: 34°53′11″N 102°07′11″W / 34.88639°N 102.11972°W / 34.88639; -102.11972
Area 31 km2 (12 sq mi)
Biome Temperate grassland
Plant Shortgrass prairie
Animal Deer, Prairie Dog, Migratory birds
Founded National Wildlife Refuge
Date November 6, 1958
Management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
 - location Umbarger, Texas
Website: Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a protected area in Randall County in the Texas Panhandle. Its shortgrass prairies spill into marshes, woodlands, riparian habitat, croplands, and water-carved canyon walls that together form 7,664 acres (31.02 km2) of homes for migratory and year-round wildlife.[1] The area forms a habitat for black-tailed prairie dogs and burrowing owls, among many other species.[2] Some 175 acres (0.71 km2) of the refuge carries the designation of National Natural Landmark.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved 29 November 2009.
  2. ↑ USFWS. "Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved 29 November 2009.

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