Established in 1960, the District manages both U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-
owned waterfowl production areas as well as wetland and grassland easements on
private lands in Ransom, Richland, and Sargent counties. The District protects
northern tallgrass prairie, one of the most threatened ecosystems in North
America. Migratory birds associated with both the Central Flyway and
Mississippi Flyway come together at the in this area, leading to a diverse mix
of bird species. Grassland and wetland habitats in the District provide food,
water, shelter, and space for a variety of wildlife species, ranging from
inconspicuous butterflies to large, elegant tundra swans.

Established in 1960, the District manages both U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-owned waterfowl production areas as well as wetland and grassland easements on private lands in Ransom, Richland, and Sargent counties. The District protects northern tallgrass prairie, one of the most threatened ecosystems in North America. Migratory birds associated with both the Central Flyway and Mississippi Flyway come together at the in this area, leading to a diverse mix of bird species. Grassland and wetland habitats in the District provide food, water, shelter, and space for a variety of wildlife species, ranging from inconspicuous butterflies to large, elegant tundra swans.

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Tewaukon Wetland Management District

Amazing flights of thousands of waterfowl, shorebirds, and wading birds are
visible on the Refuge during spring and fall migration as they rest and feed
on Refuge wetlands. During the summer months the grasslands are alive with the
songs of bobolinks, western meadowlarks, upland sandpipers, grasshopper
sparrows, and other grassland dependent birds. Gadwalls, blue-winged teal,
canvasbacks, northern pintails, and many more duck species raise their young
on insect-rich diets to get them ready for the long trip south in the fall.

Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge also provides habitat for wildlife that make
the prairie their year-round home. Mink, muskrat, coyote, badger, white tailed
deer, garter snakes, leopard frogs, painted turtles, and woodpeckers are some
of the hardier species that have adapted and found a way to survive in North
Dakota’s harsh climate. Butterflies, beetles, dragonflies and other insects
abound in this highly productive habitat providing pollination to a host of
native wildflowers and food for a variety of bird species.

Amazing flights of thousands of waterfowl, shorebirds, and wading birds are visible on the Refuge during spring and fall migration as they rest and feed on Refuge wetlands. During the summer months the grasslands are alive with the songs of bobolinks, western meadowlarks, upland sandpipers, grasshopper sparrows, and other grassland dependent birds. Gadwalls, blue-winged teal, canvasbacks, northern pintails, and many more duck species raise their young on insect-rich diets to get them ready for the long trip south in the fall.Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge also provides habitat for wildlife that make the prairie their year-round home. Mink, muskrat, coyote, badger, white tailed deer, garter snakes, leopard frogs, painted turtles, and woodpeckers are some of the hardier species that have adapted and found a way to survive in North Dakota’s harsh climate. Butterflies, beetles, dragonflies and other insects abound in this highly productive habitat providing pollination to a host of native wildflowers and food for a variety of bird species.

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