One of five national refuges in RI, it was established in 1973 at Pettaquamscutt Cove. Can be hard to find, but migratory waterfowl rely on this place

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One of five national refuges in RI, it was established in 1973 at Pettaquamscutt Cove. Can be hard to find, but migratory waterfowl rely on this place, it has a large population of black ducks. The 550 acres is a refuge for black ducks especially in winter. Tidal marshes here attract great egrets, herons, plovers and other shore birds. Also home to the Saltmarsh Sparrow. Fishing here but a bit of a walk, but can be reached by boats, kayaks etc. aka: The Narrows River

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Location: John Chaffee Refuge, Rhode Island, USA
Photo credit: © Gail Maloney / Alamy / Afripics
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