^ NY 7. Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (Oak Orchard Creek). Acreage: 



§ 10,800. 



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Location: Orleans and Genesee counties; Medina 15' Quadrangle; 5 miles S of 

 Medina; bordered to the west by the Tonawonda Game Management Area and 

 to the east by the Oak Orchard Game Management Area. 



Description: The lowland is flooded by Oak Orchard Creek during late winter 

 and spring and provides rest and food for Canada Geese and ducks during their 

 spring migrations. Species attracted to the area include Mallards, Black Ducks, 

 Pin Tails, and American Widgeons as well as Green-winged and Blue-winged 

 Teal, Wood Duck, Gadwall, Shoveler, Red Head, Ruddy Duck, Blue Geese, and 

 Whistling Swan. The area serves as refuge for birds such as grouse, ring-necked 

 pheasants, and woodcock as well as for mammals such as muskrats, beavers, 

 white-tailed deer, raccoons, and red foxes. The area is managed to produce op- 

 timum nesting and feeding conditions for waterfowl. 



Ownership: BSFW and New York State Conservation Department. 



Data source: BSFW. 



