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The Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is composed of valuable freshwater wetlands flanking 12 miles of the Concord and Sudbury Rivers.
Great Meadows, once a haunt of philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau, is a sanctuary for more than 221 species of birds, as well as muskrats, foxes, raccoons, rabbits, weasels, squirrels and various other small mammals.
Great Meadows also offers a variety of nature programs for the public and for special groups upon request.
The Concord Impoundments are two 100-acre freshwater pools impounded by a dike system. They are located off Route 62 on Monsen Road in Concord and offer some of the finest inland birding opportunities near Boston. A two-mile trail, with a wildlife observation tower and restroom, provides visitors with an excellent location to watch wildlife.
Archery hunters with a refuge permit may hunt for white-tailed deer and waterfowl. State seasons and regulations also apply.
Great Meadows is managed primarily for migratory birds. Pets are not permitted on the refuge.
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