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Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
10995 Highway 22
Dallas, 97338
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National Park Overview |
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Oregons Willamette Valley was once a rich mix of wildlife habitats. Valley wetlands were once extensive, with meandering stream channels and vast seasonal marshes. Today, the valley is a mix of farmland and growing cities, with few areas remaining for wildlife.
The 2,492 acre Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge was created to provide vital wintering habitat for dusky Canada geese. Unlike most other Canada geese, duskies have limited summer and winter ranges. They nest on Alaskas Copper River Delta and winter almost exclusively in the Willamette Valley.
Habitat loss, predation, and hunting caused a decrease in their population. Dusky Canada Geese usually appear here first in the fall and use the refuge as their last stop before starting the spring journey back to their Alaska nesting grounds.
The refuges farmed fields, rolling oak-covered hills, grass fields, and shallow wetlands are home to many wildlife species. A small number of Bald Eagles winter on the refuge. In addition to the abundant bird life, 30 species of mammals, 8 species of amphibians, and 10 species of reptiles occur here. The largest remaining population of Fenders blue butterfly is found on the refuge. |
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Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge Next in Alpha ListPolk CountyWillamette Valley Ecoregion Location West-central Willamette Valley, about 10 miles west of Salem, in Polk County ... | |
Bird Checklists of the United States. Oregon. Key to Symbols. NoteRefuges that are indented are administered by another Refuge or are one of several refuges included in a Refuge Complex. Oregon... | |
Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Bird Checklists of the United States Master Table of Contents United States and Canada U.S. Canada Great Plains States Colorado -- Iowa -- Kansas -- Minnesota ... | |
... Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuges Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge Finley National Wildlife Refuge .......Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Yaquina ... | |
... fire, mowing, and mowing with herbicide on native prairie of Baskett Butte, Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge Minimum patch size for population persistence in an endangered Oregon butterfly ... |
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By resting in undisturbed areas on the refuges, wintering geese regain energy reserves required for migration and nesting. This sanctuary also reduces depredation problems on neighboring private lands. Because of their need for a quiet resting area, the majority of the refuge interior is closed to public entry while the geese are in residence, from October 1 through April 30. This winter waterfowl closure includes all portions of the refuge except portions of the Baskett Butte trail and kiosk.
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