Cowans Ford Wildlife Refuge

Cowan’s Ford Wildlife Refuge is a protected natural area on a 668-acre peninsula along the Catawba River. Known as North Carolina’s first Important Bird Area, it supports a wide range of bird species and native habitats. Visitors explore the refuge for birdwatching and quiet outdoor recreation during daylight hours. In Huntersville, Cowan’s Ford Wildlife Refuge is part of the Green Spaces community.

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