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.

Summer Gallery of Refuge Photos

Photos by Friends Member Frank Morgan


Picture of an American Alligator
American Alligator
Picture of an American Bittern
American Bittern
Picture of a Barred Owl
Barred Owl
Picture of a Great Egret
Great Egret
Picture of a Green Anole
Green Anole
Picture of a Limpkin
Limpkin
Picture of a Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron

Summer on the Refuge
Photos by Larry Woodward

Formerly the Deputy Manager at Lower Suwannee NWR
Now at Okefenokee NWR

Picture of a [pond reflecting the forest on its far side
Forest Reflections
Picture of a Monarch butterfly with folded wings sitting on a Carphephorus
Folded Monarch on a Carphephorus
Picture of a sunrise taken through palmetto leaves
Palmetto Sunrise
Picture of  Sunrise taken through tall pines
Tall Pine Sunrise
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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.


  • Home
    • Our Blog: What We Do
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • What We Do
    • How We Operate
    • Our Refuges
    • Places of Interest
    • Contact Us
  • Join
  • Maps
    • Paddling Guides
    • Refuge Maps
    • Trail Brochures
  • Wildlife
  • Hunting & Fishing
    • Hunting
    • FWS Hunting Brochure
    • Fishing
  • Search
  • Store
    • Womens Shirts
    • Mens Shirts
    • Books
    • Earrings
    • Hats