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Wildlife watching

At Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge

If you enjoy getting outdoors and looking for wildlife, consider a visit to Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge! From birding to catching a glimpse of a slow-moving box turtles, wildlife observation is the most popular activity for refuge visitors.

Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge Activities

An adult taking a picture in the woods.
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Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge
407 Baby Bains Gap Road
Anniston, AL 36205-4419
(256) 848-6833
mountainlongleaf@fws.gov

Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge is currently unstaffed and all management efforts are administered by Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge office hours are typically 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.