Great Swamp Oct 2010.wmv

It was the threat of the jetport that enabled the Great Swamp Committee of the North American Wildlife Foundation to muster the aid of a significant number of volunteers. This effort raised more than a million dollars to purchase nearly 3,000 acres, which were donated to the Department of the Interior. The refuge was established by an act of Congress on November 3, 1960. These acres formed the nucleus of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Through the years, additional acres have been added to the original tract. In 1966, the Refuge was designated a Registered National Natural landmark. Then in 1968, the eastern half of the Refuge was designated as a Wilderness Area by Congress.

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[Sharon1944]

It was beautiful there today although lots more leaves were down than here where I live. I tried to get that gorgeous hawk in flight but I couldn't get my camera ready fast enough. I thought of you when I saw her!

[WhiteTiger333]

Nice! I love boardwalk trails. Thanks for taking me along on your trip.

[SpringtimeSkies129]

Hi Sharon,

I haven't been to Great Swamp in ages..the Autumn colors are gorgeous and the bird on the wire I think is a Phoebe.