• Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge to Host 20th Annual Eagle Festival



    Join us at the 20th Annual Eagle Festival at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as we celebrate birds of prey! Don’t miss out on this free event for the whole family, with live raptor programs, kids’ activities, refuge tours, exhibits, and more! Call 410-228-2677 for more information or visit us online at www.fws.gov/refuge/Blackwater.
     

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    Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, protects over 32,000 acres of rich tidal marsh, mixed hardwood and pine forest, managed freshwater wetlands and cropland for a diversity of wildlife. To learn more, visit our website at http://www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater or @BlackwaterNWR.

    The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit http://www.fws.gov.
    U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service