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Albany Mudflats Ecological Reserve

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Albany Mudflats Ecological Reserve
Map of Albany Mudflats Ecological Reserve
Ecology
BiomeTidal wetlands
AnimalsShorebirds, Herons, Egrets
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.8930° N, 122.3120° W
Climate typeHumid
Conservation
Conservation statusVulnerable

The Albany Mudflats Ecological Reserve is a 160 acre nature reserve in San Francisco, California.

History

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The property was leased to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) from the California State Lands Commission in 1982, as a means to preserve local endangered marine wildlife.[1]

Wildlife

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The reserve is home to a wide range of biodiversity. Over 150 species of birds have been identified in the reserve, including Shorebirds (Waders), Herons, Egrets and Dabbling Ducks.[2][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Albany Mudflats Ecological Reserve". wildlife.ca.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
  2. ^ "Albany Mudflats Ecological Reserve on the Land Conservation Assistance Network". Land Conservation Assistance Network. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
  3. ^ Shoot, Brittany. "Explore | The Trail Around the San Francisco Bay - Bay Nature Magazine". Bay Nature. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
  4. ^ "Albany Mudflat birds". Natural History Wanderings. Retrieved 2025-02-20.