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Middlesex County
=Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge= 680 Hudson Road Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776 Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge website Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge brochure and map

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Assabet River NWR
Coordinates: 42.4085771, -71.4724244 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge (refuge) encompasses 3.5 square miles located within the towns of Hudson, Maynard, Stow, and Sudbury which is approximately 20 miles west of Boston. Formerly part of Fort Devens, this area was known as the Sudbury Training Annex. The U.S. Army transferred 2,332 acres to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the fall of 2000.

The refuge has a large wetland complex, several smaller wetlands and vernal pools, and large forested areas which are important feeding and breeding areas for migratory birds and other wildlife. It also has 15 miles of trails (half are open to biking) open to the public for the enjoyment of nature as well as a visitor center located on Winterberry Way. The primary purpose is to manage these lands for migratory bird conservation. The refuge is one of eight national wildlife refuges that comprise the Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

Wildlife viewing is a great way to practice your scientific wildlife observation! Wetlands are prime areas for wildlife activity – for bird watching or other wildlife that depend on wetlands. Go to the wetlands down on Winterberry Way when the road ends and continue on to Taylor Way and Otter Alley to be surrounded by wetlands. Any of the trails near the pond are great at attracting wildlife too so hike Sandbank trail, Puffer Pond trail and Kingfisher trail. From Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge website



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