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Overview
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge covers about 3,600 acres, about 85% of which is freshwater wetlands. It is located 20 miles west of Boston. Great Meadows is located in an area rich with history: Waldon Pond, Old North Bridge, and the Minute Man National Historical Park are all located nearby.
Birds
- 221 bird species recorded here
Notable Species
Rarities
"To do"
Check-list
Canada Goose, Mallard, American Black Duck, Wood duck, Blue-winged Teal
Other Wildlife
- muskrats
- red fox
- otter
- beaver
- white-tailed deer
- raccoons
- weasels
- squirrels
- cottontail rabbits
Site Information
Both the Concord River and the Sudbury River are next to Great Meadows.
History and Use
- Established in 1947 as a refuge for migratory birds.
- The Native Americans named the Concord River "Musketahquid" meaning "grassy banks."
Areas of Interest
- Weir Hill Area
- Dike Trail Area
Access and Facilities
Contact Information
- Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
73 Weir Hill Road Sudbury, 01776
- Phone: (978) 443-4661
- Fax: (978) 443-2898
- Email: [email protected]
External Links
- Great Meadows profile on stateparks.com
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- Great Meadows profile from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
