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Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
The refuge contains a myriad of habitats: among them are marshes, swamps, creeks, hammocks and uplands, and there are birding, biking, fishing, hiking, great photo opportunities. Visitors can explore the miles of man-made dikes that form pools. These pools attract marsh birds and waterfowl throughout the year, especially during the winter months. A sharp-eyed visitor may glimpse a variety of creatures, including bald eagles, deer, marsh rabbits, otters and gopher tortoises. It's also a top spot where a lucky birder may spot a limpkin. It is host to the second largest pre-migratory roosting colony for swallow-tailed kites in the USA. The refuge bird count is 215 species, exclusive of accidentals. American alligators thrive in the clean fresh water. Fishermen enjoy bank and boat fishing for bluegill, bream, crappie, jackfish, and large-mouth bass. Managed deer hunting opportunities are also provided.
The Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge is part of the United States National Wildlife Refuge System, located in north central Florida, twenty-five miles west of Daytona Beach, off U.S. Highway 17 in DeLeon Springs.
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