Anahuac Anhinga 2 Microbox
Anahuac Anhinga 2 Microbox
| Placed By: | Silver Eagle |
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| Date: | 08/10/08 |
| Nearest Town: | Anahuac, TX |
| County: | Chambers |
| Terrain Difficulty: | Easy (flat, 20 yards RT) |
| Status: | destroyed by Ike (09/05/08) |
SPECIAL THANKS TO TEJAS ANGEL FOR HELPING PLACE THIS BOX!
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge is one of the premier waterfowl refuges on the Texas coast and is part of the Anahuac Loop described on the Upper Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail map. Roseate spoonbill, great egrets, snowy egrets and white ibis are just some of the long-legged waterbirds that can be seen on ponds, rice fields and moist soil units throughout the refuge. Between October and March, visitors to Anahuac NWR are likely to see as many as 27 species of ducks, including green-winged teal, gadwall, shoveler, ruddy duck and northern pintail, and huge groups of snow geese can be found near Shoveler Pond. During spring migration, warblers and other songbirds can be seen or heard in small wooded areas throughout the refuge. American alligators are also an abundant resident of the refuge. So bring your binoculars and insect repellent and come look at all the wildlife in the refuge while looking for this microbox. You might even see a live anhinga! This is a new stamp and box from the original Anhinga box, so should be considered a new Find.
NOTE: Always take adequate precautions (such as prodding with a stick and/or wearing gloves) before reaching into dark crevasses and holes in the wild. Before you set out read the waiver of responsibility and disclaimer.
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Last updated on 01/25/2009