Great River Road
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, LA
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge was established in October 1994, and is comprised of 18,000 acres of pine flatwoods, oak ridges, and fresh, brackish, and saltwater marsh. It is a diverse habitat for many wildlife species, including Red-cockaded Woodpeckers, Brown Pelicans, American alligators, Bald Eagles, rabbits, turkeys, neo-tropical birds, deer, squirrels, migratory waterfowl, Ospreys and other raptors, and wading birds.
Quick Facts
- Location:
Lacombe, LA 70445
Local Information
Big Branch Marsh NWR
985-882-2000
- Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge:
- This website for the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge describes the history, habitat, wildlife, and recreational opportunities of the refuge.
