Albany Mudflats Ecological Reserve
| Albany Mudflats Ecological Reserve | |
|---|---|
 Map of Albany Mudflats Ecological Reserve | |
| Ecology | |
| Biome | Tidal wetlands |
| Animals | Shorebirds, Herons, Egrets |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Coordinates | 37.8930° N, 122.3120° W |
| Climate type | Humid |
| Conservation | |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable |
The Albany Mudflats Ecological Reserve is a 160-acre nature reserve in San Francisco, California.
History
[edit]The property was leased to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) from the California State Lands Commission in 1982, as a means to preserve local endangered marine wildlife.[1]
Wildlife
[edit]The reserve is home to a wide range of biodiversity. Over 150 species of birds have been identified in the reserve, including Shorebirds (Waders), Herons, Egrets and Dabbling Ducks.[2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Albany Mudflats Ecological Reserve". wildlife.ca.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ "Albany Mudflats Ecological Reserve on the Land Conservation Assistance Network". Land Conservation Assistance Network. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
- ^ Shoot, Brittany. "Explore | The Trail Around the San Francisco Bay - Bay Nature Magazine". Bay Nature. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
- ^ "Albany Mudflat birds". Natural History Wanderings. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
37°53′39″N 122°18′55″W / 37.89417°N 122.31528°W
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