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Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
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Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
316 Marsh Causeway
Knotts Island, 27950 0039
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Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1960 to provide habitat for migratory waterfowl, primarily the greater snow goose. Located between Back Bay in Virginia and the Currituck Sound in NC, the refuge is comprised primarly of marsh habitat. This area has long been recognized for supporting significant migratory waterfowl populations and sport fishery resources.
The refuge is strategically located along the Atlantic Flyway, making it an important wintering area for ducks, geese and
tundra swans. At times, flocks of over 12,000 snow geese may be observed on the refuge after their arrival in November. Many other wildlife species such as wading birds, shorebirds, raptors, neotropical migrants, mammals, reptiles and
amphibians use refuge habitats for food, cover and
nesting. A pair of bald eagles also nest on the refuge.
About 74 percent of the refuge is slightly brackish marsh habitat, dominated by cattails, black needlerush and
giant cordgrass. The remaining habitat includes farmland, marsh impoundments, brush and typical upland and lowland Eastern pine-hardwood forest. Vegetation in these areas includes loblolly pine, sweet gum, black gum, cypress, red maple, hickory and
oak.
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DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 23, 2002 FBO #0111 SOLICITATION NOTICE. Y -- Alligator River and Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge. Notice Date. 3/21/2002 Notice Type. Solicitation Notice
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
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