Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, National Wildlife Refuge in Delaware, United States.
Description
Prime Hook is a wildlife refuge in Delaware featuring marshes, ponds, swamps, woodlands, and grasslands spread across a large area. The terrain includes both saltwater and freshwater habitats supporting diverse plant and animal life.
History
The refuge was established in 1963 to protect migratory birds, transforming what had been farmland into natural habitat. This change allowed wildlife populations to recover and flourish over the following decades.
Culture
The refuge is a gathering place where nature lovers watch birds and learn about the wetland environment. Visitors experience the site as a working sanctuary where wildlife thrives in its natural habitat.
Practical
Walking trails allow you to move through the wetlands and observe animals in their natural settings. The paths are accessible on foot and are most rewarding during active wildlife seasons.
Did you know?
Each May, thousands of horseshoe crabs gather along the Delaware Bay shore to spawn in a remarkable natural event. This timing makes spring visits especially interesting for witnessing one of nature's cycles.
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