"Br ..." a Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge Travel Page by nomorewars

The Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge is a 43,388-acre containing a mixture of saline & non-saline prairies, salt & mud flats, fresh & salt marshes, saltwater lakes, as well as freshwater streams. The refuge is located along the upper Texas Gulf Coast, which was established in 1966 to provide an unaltered habitat for numerous species of migrating birds & other wildlife. During the course of their lifespan, an estimated 425 different wildlife species can be found in the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge year round.

At any given moment, the thunderous sound of thousands of birds taking to flight can be heard (as well as seen). Combining this with the salty breeze of the Texas Gulf & the sight of a twelve-foot alligator or a bobcat on pursuit of its next meal makes a visit to the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge an experience you’ll never forget.

Although there are trails on the refuge with educational resources in place to help guide the wanderer, the refuge is not actually designed for hiking. Instead, the main attraction is an auto-tour (self-guided mainly) which covers a fairly decent size portion of the refuge, allowing visitors to see many species of wildlife-like alligators & turtles-in their natural setting. With over 300 species of birds present at any given time, the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge is also a birdwatcher’s paradise.

During the summer months, when the weather is at its best, my family & I make regular trips here. We’ve managed to see the vast majority of the wildlife that inhabits the refuge, failing only in our pursuit to capture a glimpse of a bobcat. Bobcats are cunning animals that easily blend in with their environments-typically wooded areas, swamplands, & semi-deserts. With the abundance of prey in the Brazoria National Wildlife, it is said that the bobcat population is thriving here; however, like I previously stated, I have yet to see one in the park.

My family & I are regulars here as there is always something new to explore upon each & every visit. Through my pictures & tips I hope I have painted an accurate picture of how truly magnificent the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge is. Enjoy!!!