Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges
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Wildlife
It's the reason the refuges exist

Spectacular vistas, gorgeous sunsets, serene backwaters, unrivaled hunting and fishing, abundant clean water, miles of alluring trails, scenic drives, endless paddling opportunities, a way to reconnect with vanishing nature, and a respite from the sounds, sights, and pressures of everyday life—these are all things that the Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges offer to the citizens of our nation. These benefits begin and end with the core mission and goal of our refuges, which is protecting and enhancing native wildlife populations.

​The refuges exist for the wildlife, and without our wild species we would not enjoy the other benefits the refuges provide to us. The vast unspoiled landscapes of the lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys region that attract hunters, fishers, boaters, photographers, birdwatchers, butterfly enthusiasts, and naturalists exist because they are essential for wildlife. The 255 species of birds, 90 species of butterflies, up to 130 kinds of trees, and untold numbers of other varieties of animals and plants encountered are national treasures that our refuges hold in trust for the American people. And while focusing on the needs of wildlife, the refuges offer beauty, recreation, and the chance to get closer nature for all who visit them.

Gallery of  Photos

Photos by Friends Member Debbie Jordan


Picture of a Suwannee Sunset
Suwannee Sunset
Picture of a Red-bellied Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Picture of several willets on a shoreline
Willets
Picture of a Leather Flower
Leather Flower
Picture of a Moonset over a marsh
Moonset over a marsh

Special Feature
Friends Member Barbara Woodmansee
Photos from an August 2022 Visit to Panama

Picture of a Doris Longwing butterfly
Doris Longwing
Picture of a Glossy DW butterfly
Glossy Daggerwing. Seen on a mountain road near El Valle de Anton, near the rim of an extinct volcano in Panama's cloud forest.
Picture of an N Chorinea butterfly
Northern Chorinea. This is a species of metalmark butterfly, in the high areas in Panama.
Picture of  a Shining Blue Lasaia butterfly
Shining Blue Lasaia
Picture of a Widespread Myscelus butterfly
Widespread Myscelus
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YES!  Check out our butterfly information below and swag in our online store

Refuge's Butterfly Life List
Butterfly of the Month
Butterfly Brochure
Questions People Ask

Birds and Bats


Bird List for the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys NWR

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Swallow-tailed kite in flight against blue sky


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Swallow-tailed Kite Tracking



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​Bats of the Refuge
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Citizen Science

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Friends of the Lower Suwannee & Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges
P. O. Box 532
Cedar Key, FL 32625
friends@friendsofrefuges.org

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.


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      • Hunting Brochure
  • Join
    • Donate
  • Maps
    • Paddling Guides
    • Refuge Maps
    • Trail Brochures
    • Places of Interest
  • Wildlife
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    • Fishing
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