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Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
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Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Snowy Egret © Les Greenwood
While taking the tour of the refuge I shot this guy. You can find more at les-greenwood.pixels.com
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Double Breasted Cormorant © Les Greenwood
Found this guy flying high over Continental Trail near the pond.
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Pelican © Les Greenwood
Flying over the park during my walk thru.
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Two Birds Overseeing water © Les Greenwood
Two birds overseeing the lake on Continental Trail.
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Great Egret © Les Greenwood
Flying high above Continental Trail.
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Double Breasted Cormorant © Les Greenwood
Walking along the Continental Trail caught this guy flying above.
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Tri-Color Heron © Les Greenwood
While walking the continental trail I took this photo of a flying Heron.
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Blacked Crowned Night Heron © Les Greenwood
Flying high above Continental Trail.
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge © Chris Walters
Late arrival
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge © Chris Walters
Joining the roost
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge © Chris Walters
Up close and personal
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge © Chris Walters
Three Amigos
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge © Chris Walters
Pelicans downstream preening/resting
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge © Chris Walters
A lone Pelican taking rest
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PELICAN ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
PELICAN ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
1339 20th Street
Vero Beach, Florida   32960
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Pelican Island holds a unique place in American history, because on March 14, 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt designated it as the Nation's first National Wildlife Refuge to protect brown pelicans and other native birds nesting on the island. This was the first time the federal government set aside land for the sake of wildlife. The Refuge celebrates its Centennial Anniversary in 2003 and now the refuge system consists of more than 530 refuges on nearly 95 million acres of our nation's most important wildlife habitats.
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Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge is located near Melbourne Beach, Palm Bay and Sebastian


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772-589-3481
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321-952-4532
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11330 South Indian River Drive
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772-589-5188
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Directions
From I-95, take Exit 156 towards Sebastian via CR 512 to US 1. There are opportunities to view the historic island's bird life on guided boat tours through local tour operators or kayak. There are 2 local tour operators off US 1, and one located in Sebastian Inlet State Park off of A1A. Contact the Indian River Chamber of Commerce for more information by calling 772/567-3491.

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