Finding Gators at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Decatur, Alabama
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is open for business
Despite the government shutdown, Wheeler Wildlife Refuge says a third of its staff is back to work.
Cave Springs Cave Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Hiking trip to Cave Springs Cave in the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.
wheeler project
A documentary about Wheeler Wildlife Refuge showing some history and some different aspect of the refuge. Shot on several location of the refuge. This was shot for a class at Oregon State University, but was never used.
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Yaking the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge
We had a great time launching from Triana.....well Dan had the most fun. It was a beautiful Alabama Saturday morning to do a little fishing and floating in the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge.
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Walking through the park with our friends visiting from Michigan.
Wheeler Estates Apartments - Decatur Apartments For Rent
Decatur Apartments - Wheeler Estates Apartments For Rent in Decatur, Alabama | 134 McEntire Ln. SW, Decatur, Alabama 35603 | Get into the swing of things. Visit for apartment prices, pictures, videos, floorplans, availability. Welcome to Wheeler Estates Apartments, named after General Joseph Wheeler, one of the south's most remarkable men in U.S. military history. He lead soldiers in the Western Army in 1862, and was made senior cavalry General of the Confederate Army on May 11, 1864.
Bamboo in the Wheeler Wildlife Reserve, Priceville
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, Ft Morgan, AL, Oct 15, 2019
The Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge manages over 7000 acres in coastal Alabama to protect the plant and animal ecosystem. Areas of the Refuge are open to visitors during daylight hours.
Wheeler Lake Fishing with John Forster GOPRO Helmet Cam Alabama
John Forster fishing in the rain with the gopro helmet cam. Fishing was really tough this year but we made the best of it. This was somewhere between first creek and second creek.
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge - January, 2016
Some of the waterfowl currently visible from the Visitor Center and Observation Building.
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge | Wikipedia audio article
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Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
00:01:11 1 History
00:02:49 2 Topography
00:03:59 3 Wildlife and protected species
00:05:18 4 Facilities
00:05:47 4.1 Hunting and fishing
00:06:16 4.2 Wildlife observation
00:06:58 5 Annual events
00:07:26 6 See also
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The Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is a 35,000 acre (142 km2) National Wildlife Refuge located along the Tennessee River near Decatur, Alabama. Named after Major General Joseph Wheeler, it was established to provide a habitat for wintering and migrating birds in the eastern United States.
Of the 35,000 acres (142 km2) of the refuge, about 4,085 acres (16.5 km2) are located within Redstone Arsenal. Approximately 1,500 acres (6 km2) of the Redstone Arsenal land is administered by the Marshall Space Flight Center. The facility has a sixteen-person staff with a $1,694,000 annual budget.
Wheeler NWR is charged with the administration of four other National Wildlife Refuges including Fern Cave, Key Cave, Sauta Cave, and the Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge. Until recently, Wheeler NWR also administered the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (now administered by the Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge).
Snow in Decatur,Al...
Got some Alabama snow sledding going on in the parking lot! LOL Didn't even see it the first time I watched it.
85 Discovering Alabama Whooping Cranes
Cranes are among the oldest living species on Earth, and whooping cranes (Grus americana) are the rarest of the world's 15 crane species. Historically whooping cranes ranged widely across North America relying on an abundance of native wetland habitats. However, as the nation settled and developed, the whooping crane population declined dramatically due to habitat loss, uncontrolled hunting, and other factors. By 1950 only about 20 of the birds remained. Today collaborative efforts are making progress in recovering the whooping crane population, and Alabama’s Wheeler Wildlife Refuge has become a contributing resource for this recovery, providing vital wetland habitat for the cranes’ annual migration south. Host Dr. Doug Phillips reflects upon the eloquent writings of the early American conservationist, Aldo Leopold, to punctuate the majesty and significance of cranes.
ALLIGATOR IN DECATUR,AL
My brother and a friend caught a gator in Decatur al and got a hefty ticket
Hiking Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge: Beaverdam Boardwalk
One of my favorite spots in north Alabama, the Beaverdam Boardwalk is a short half mile walk into a National Natural Landmark, which protects a large grove of Tupelo gum trees. It's a great spot for spring wildflowers, as well as habitat for summer wildflowers and butterflies.
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Beaverdam Swamp, on the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge, west of Huntsville, AL
This is the Beaverdam Swamp Boardwalk, located in the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, west of Huntsville, AL. The Beaverdam Swamp Boardwalk leads the visitor into the heart of the largest Tupelo Swamp in Alabama, according to their website,
North Alabama Birding Trail Decatur Alabama
Decatur gator
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America's Wildest Places - Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge, Alabama
The Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge is located on both banks of the Chattahoochee River in south-east Alabama and south-west Georgia. Named after the city of Eufaula, the refuge offers a variety of wetland and upland habitats for diverse fauna. A prominent feature of the abundant wetlands is Lake Eufaula (Walter F. George Reservoir) and several feeder streams.
The Eufaula NWR is home to a large variety of birds, mammals, reptiles and insects. Habitats range from lake to shallow shores, from creeks to wetlands, from open fields to shaded woodlands. In addition to the many species which call the refuge home year round, many more use the refuge as a migratory destination or stop over during the fall, winter and spring.
The refuge's primary purpose is to provide habitat for wintering waterfowl, other migratory birds and resident species; to provide habitat and protection for endangered or threatened species; and to provide wildlife oriented recreational opportunities for the public.
Waterfowl can be seen most easily November through February. Visitors are directed to the Upland Waterfowl Viewing Platform overlooking the Upland Impoundment. It is a covered, open-air pavilion, and the impoundment is a shallow water area managed specifically as a waterfowl resting and feeding area.
To see wading and water-birds, visitors are directed to one of four impoundments, three of which have active nesting colonies of several species.
In the spring, breeding herons and egrets can be seen on Bird Island visible from the Wildlife Drive. The island is off limits to visitors.
Migratory songbirds can best be seen on walks into wooded areas around the wildlife drive or other areas. Many other wildlife species such as alligators, hawks, and deer can be seen along the 7-mile wildlife drive.
TRAVEL & TOURISM
In general, the refuge is open to visitors during daylight hours, seven days a week. Brochures are available at the leaflet racks located at the entrance to the wildlife drive, at the headquarters, and at the entrance of the Kennedy and Bradley units. There is a 7-mile auto route, two viewing towers, and a walking trail.
The best time to observe most wildlife is the early morning or late afternoon hours. Some species can be observed during mid-day.
Refuge tours are provided for organized scout, school, and church groups or other organizations. Off-refuge programs are provided to civic groups, school classes, or any other organization when staff/volunteers are available.
Only licensed vehicles are permitted. Access is limited to gravel roads; some roads are closed seasonally. ATVs are prohibited. Horseback riding is permitted on gravel roads only. Riders are cautioned to watch for vehicles. Non-motorized bikes are permitted on gravel roads only. Hunters, fishermen and wildlife observers are encouraged to use bicycles to access remote areas.
Address:
367 Highway 165
Eufaula, AL 36027-8187
(334) 687-4065
FAX: (334) 687-5906
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