Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge, National Wildlife Refuge in Shawangunk, New York.
The refuge extends across 597 acres of protected grasslands, providing essential habitat for migratory birds and winter-dwelling raptors in Ulster County.
The land transformed from Galeville Military Airport, used for pilot training in World War II, to a dedicated wildlife refuge under federal protection in 1999.
The refuge contains five observation blinds where photographers and researchers document the behaviors of 190 bird species throughout different seasons.
Visitors can explore 3.6 miles of interconnected loop trails from sunrise to sunset, with seasonal closures between November 15 and April 1.
The site represents one of two locations in the Hudson Valley supporting complete assemblages of northeastern grassland birds, including Short-eared Owls.
Location: New York
Inception: 1999
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/shawangunk_grasslands
GPS coordinates: 41.63720,-74.20470
Latest update: March 10, 2025 03:15
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