Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge, National wildlife refuge in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
Description
Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge is a protected area along the Cocodrie River in eastern Louisiana that includes swamps, lake landscapes, and hardwood forests. The site contains different habitats where water and land meet and provide space for many animal species.
History
Private land was acquired by a conservation organization in 1991 and officially protected as a refuge one year later. This action saved a valuable forest area that might otherwise have continued to disappear.
Culture
The protected forests here show visitors what natural habitats look like and how they sustain wildlife in this region. People come to observe and understand how river landscapes provide homes for animals and plants.
Practical
Visitors can walk on wooden boardwalks and observe wildlife from viewing platforms, or explore via hiking trails and boat launches. The best times to visit are early morning or evening hours when many animals are most active.
Did you know?
This place is a critical refuge for the region's black bears, which find food and safety among the protected forests. Bird watchers come here to spot uncommon duck species that arrive from the north during colder months.
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