Breton National Wildlife Refuge, Wildlife refuge in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
The chain of barrier islands within the Gulf of Mexico creates protected zones for numerous marine species and migratory birds.
President Theodore Roosevelt established this sanctuary in 1904, making it the second oldest national wildlife refuge in the United States.
The refuge maintains essential nesting grounds for brown pelicans, royal terns, and other coastal birds along the Mississippi Flyway migration route.
Access to the refuge requires boat transportation, with guided tours departing from nearby coastal towns throughout the year.
The Chandeleur Islands section of the refuge extends for 20 miles, forming natural barriers that protect Louisiana's mainland from ocean storms.
Location: Louisiana
Website: https://fws.gov/breton
GPS coordinates: 29.83490,-88.83060
Latest update: April 3, 2025 16:46
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