Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
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The Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife preserve operated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service at the north end of Cayuga Lake. The refuge lies between the cities of Rochester and Syracuse, New York. The name "Montezuma" was the name of the estate of Peter Clark, who donated the land.
The refuge was opened in 1938 as the Montezuma Migratory Bird Refuge. The refuge provides a stopping point for waterfowl and other migratory birds.
The 7,000 acre (28 km²) preserve is composed of swamps, pools and channels and is a stopping point for migratory birds. Planners hope to increase the size of the preserve through donations and purchases of surrounding properties.
The New York State Thruway passes through the north end of the preserve. While passing motorists can glimpse the preserve as they speed along the Thruway, they may obtain a better view from the 3.5 mile (6 km) road that begins at the visitors center south of the Thruway.
See also
External links
- Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge webpage (http://www.fws.gov/r5mnwr)