Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge
Brown Pelican
The Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife refuge in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Refuge is located on the western shore of Oso Bay, on Ennis Joslin Road, near the Pharaoh Valley subdivision.
Birds[]
The Refuge is considered to be one of the best sea bird watching areas in the world. The nearby Pharaohs golf course also serves as a haven for coastal and migratory birds.
Some of the birds regularly found in the Refuge are
- pelicans
- herons
- gulls
- coots
- egrets
- spoonbills
- and ducks.
Amenities[]
The Refuge has a pier for viewing the birds and a bike and hiking trail runs through it, meandering by native plants and running along the water. There are also grills and picnic tables in the park area.
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Coordinates: 27°42′30″N 97°20′16″W / 27.70834°N 97.33772°W
Categories:
- Birdwatching sites in the United States
- Landforms of Corpus Christi, Texas
- Protected areas of Nueces County, Texas
- Nature reserves in Texas
- Wetlands of Texas
- Wildlife sanctuaries of the United States
- Bird sanctuaries of the United States
- Tourist attractions in Corpus Christi, Texas
- Landforms of Nueces County, Texas