Wildlife viewing at Laguna Atascosa Went birding in this area and saw many birds that we had not seen before. You'll be the first to know about Refuge and Friends events, volunteer and intern opportunities, ongoing conservation projects, and more. Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge. Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge is a massive wildlife refuge spanning over 94,000 acres. On the most southern tip of Texas, along the shores of the Laguna Madre, dense patches of thorny brush rise among unique wind-blown clay dunes called “lomas.” In a region of Texas some call the last great habitat, thorn forest intermingles with freshwater wetlands, coastal prairies, mudflats and beaches. 15K likes. Laguna Atascosa NWR is the largest protected area of natural habitat left in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, an oasis for wildlife with few alternatives. Découvrez Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge à Texas avec les guides d’Expedia! Des infos pratiques sur les principales attractions, des conseils de voyage, d'hébergement et plus encore. By becoming a Friend you will receive periodic information about Friends and the Refuge via email. With the refuge’s primary mission of providing habitat for native wildlife, this nearly 100,000 acres provides for a wide diversity of species. Laguna Atascosa NWR is the largest protected area of natural habitat left in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, an oasis for wildlife with few alternatives. A "Friend" cares about wildlife and Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. This hunt will be conducted on Units 1,2,3,5,6 & 8 only. This combination makes Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge world famous for its birds, and home to a mix of wildlife found nowhere else. This document is a collection of maps pertaining to the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge is located in deep South Texas and offers visitors an opportunity to view a variety of bird and animal life which can be found elsewhere in the United States. This combination makes Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge world famous for its birds, and home to a mix of wildlife found nowhere else. National Wildlife Refuge rules and regulations will apply. Welcome to Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge! The maps include an overview of the refuge, the proposed wilderness study area, and the management units that make up the refuge. Visitors can enjoy many birds including green jays, plain chachalacas, Harris’ hawks, white-tailed hawks, olive sparrows, Altamira orioles, and aplomado falcons. The Visitor Center will be closed on Sunday, March 8. This combination makes Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge world famous for its birds, and home to a mix of wildlife found nowhere else.