Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Wildlife refuge in Morgan County, Alabama, United States.
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge spans 35,000 acres along the Tennessee River, featuring bottomland hardwoods, shallow water areas, and agricultural fields.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the refuge in 1938 as the first national wildlife refuge integrated with a multipurpose reservoir system.
The refuge hosts an annual Festival of the Cranes, drawing visitors to observe thousands of sandhill cranes and waterfowl during winter migration.
Visitors can access five hiking trails ranging from 200 yards to 4 miles, plus six boat launches connecting to the Tennessee River system.
The sanctuary provides winter habitat for 295 bird species, including 30 waterfowl species and the endangered whooping crane population.
Location: Morgan County
Elevation above the sea: 170 m
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/wheeler
GPS coordinates: 34.55770,-86.95160
Latest update: May 17, 2025 04:37
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