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Featherstone NWR
14344 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Phone Number: 703-490-4979
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Featherstone NWR is located about 22 miles south of Washington D.C. at
the confluence of Neabsco Creek and the Potomac River and
provides habitat for Neotropical migrants, waterfowl, ospreys,
and historically bald eagles. There is no public access site
for the refuge and it remains closed to public use.
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Wildlife & Habitat:
Featherstone is 325 acres of tidal marsh and riparian
wetlands with mature oaks, tulip poplars and red maples.
The refuge is located north of the mouth of the Neabsco
Creek at the confluence of the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers
in Prince William County, Virginia. The large "bottomland"
hardwood trees provide suitable habitat with ample nest
cavities for pileated and red-bellied woodpeckers, barred
owls and prothonotary warblers. Waterfowl enjoy the quiet
and secluded waters of Farm Creek for dabbling in the
aquatic plant life and fishing for shad and herring. Bald
eagles have maintained a nest within or adjacent to the
refuge for a number of years. Some mammals that frequent
the area include white-tailed deer, red fox, raccoon,
gray squirrel, and beaver.
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Canada
Goose Eggs
beginning to hatch |
Directions:
This refuge is closed to the public.
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