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Description:
Bon Secour NWR, in Baldwin and Mobile counties Alabama, was established in 1979 to protect a unique parcel of land along the Alabama Gulf Coast. The Refuge is divided into five separate units along the Fort Morgan Peninsula and Little Dauphin Island. Habitats include beach, scrub dunes, fresh and saltwater marshes, Maritime forest and open freshwater. These habitats serve as important stop over and staging areas for many species of neotropical migrants. Additionally the endangered Alabama beach mouse makes its home on two refuge units. Other Threatened and Endangered species that may be found here include; Bald eagle loggerhead and green sea turtles, piping plover and peregrine falcons. Resident species that occur include raccoon, opossum, red fox, bobcat and many amphibians and reptiles. Directions:
From Gulf Shores, Alabama drive west on State Highway 180. Each access point, Jeff Friend trail (15 mile marker) refuge Office (13 mile marker) Pine Beach Trail (12 mile marker) and Fort Morgan unit (0 mile marker), is clearly marked with refuge signs.
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