- Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge
Infobox_protected_area | name = Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge
iucn_category = IV
caption = Cape Meares as seen from nearby beach
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location =Oregon
nearest_city =Cape Meares
lat_degrees = 43
lat_minutes = 6
lat_seconds = 26
lat_direction = N
long_degrees = 124
long_minutes = 26
long_seconds = 45
long_direction = W
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governing_body =United States Fish and Wildlife Service Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge is a U.S.
National Wildlife Refuge on Oregon's coast. It is one of six National Wildlife Refuges comprising theOregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex and protects one of the last remaining coastalold growth forest s. cite web
url = http://www.fws.gov/oregoncoast/capemeares/index.htm
title = Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge
publisher =United States Fish and Wildlife Service
accessdate = 2007-09-15 ]This
Oregon refuge set onCape Meares has provided protection since 1938 forSitka Spruce andWestern Hemlock , some more than 200 feet (61 m) tall and hundreds of years old. The conditions are ideal habitat for several threatened bird species, includingBald Eagle s andPeregrine Falcon s—the latter once at the brink of extinction. A pair of Peregrines has resided here since 1987.The
Oregon Coast Trail passes through the center of this headland refuge where interpretive displays describe its many inhabitants. It is possible to see migratingGray Whale s, three types ofScoter ,Western Grebe , andCommon Loon s. A wildlife viewing deck provides a seasonal view into theaerie of aFalcon pair.Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge andOregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge are easily seen from the cape. Also,Cape Meares Light , and an Oregon state park are adjacent.See also
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List of National Wildlife Refuges References
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