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Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
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Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Great Blue Heron along Meadow Pond Trail © Gary Westbrook
I barely caught this beautiful Great Blue Heron as I rounded a bend in the trail along Meadow Pond Trail. The sun had come up just enough to illuminate the bird, but not the darker water behind it, making for some great contrast.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Roadrunner © Randall N. Lantz
Roadrunner on the western side of the refuge.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge © MOE BAGWELL
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Least Tern on Nest © Randall N. Lantz
Endangered Interior Least Tern on its nest.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Least Tern Nest © Randall N. Lantz
Endangered Interior Least Tern nest with a pair of eggs.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Fawn © MOE BAGWELL
This was taken in the afternoon, while they where feeding.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge © MOE BAGWELL
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Mixed Pair © Randall N. Lantz
Little Blue Heron and a Snowy Egret palling around together.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Cattle Egret © Randall N. Lantz
Cattle Egret with a horse just off the refuge.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Shoveler Duck © Randall N. Lantz
Shoveler Duck pair and some Coots.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Sandpipers © Randall N. Lantz
Least Sandpipers scuttling along the waters edge.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Preacher © Randall N. Lantz
Snowy Egret defending a good fishing spot, while the others wait their turn.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Blue Dragonfly © Randall N. Lantz
A very cooperative dragonfly.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Pintails © Randall N. Lantz
Pintail Duck pair in the main channel.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Come to Papa © Randall N. Lantz
Snowy Egret at a great fishing spot.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Killdeer © Randall N. Lantz
Killdeer in flight
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Least Turn in Flight © Randall N. Lantz
Endangered Interior Least Tern near its nesting ground.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Dicksissel © Randall N. Lantz
Dicksissel looking for a mate.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Turtle Sunning self © MOE BAGWELL
This little guys has some very long nails, and doesnt care as long as the sun is out to warm him
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Snow Geese © Randall N. Lantz
Large flock of Snow Geese with a wing of Canada Geese overhead.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Bee and Sunflower © Randall N. Lantz
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Great Blue Heron © Randall N. Lantz
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Snowy Egret © Randall N. Lantz
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Young Buck in the Bush © MOE BAGWELL
Standing out in the green and yellow, what a beautiful little buck.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Armidello © MOE BAGWELL
Drinking at a waterhole.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Bambi Lost © MOE BAGWELL
This fawn has lost his mom and doesnt know where to go.. dont worry he found her soon.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Young Buck © MOE BAGWELL
Young Buck, sticking his tongue out, cause its not hunting season...lol
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge © MOE BAGWELL
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HAGERMAN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
HAGERMAN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
6465 Refuge Road
Sherman, Texas   75092 5817
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, a haven for migratory birds and other wildlife, lies on the Big Mineral Arm of Lake Texoma, on the Red River between Oklahoma and Texas. The refuge is made up of water, marsh, and upland habitat and visitors can hike, observe wildlife, hunt, fish at various times throughout the year.

The main focus at Hagerman NWR is providing a winter home for thousands of waterfowl. Foremost among the waterfowl are Canada geese. During fall, winter, and spring, numbers can reach 7,500 or more. Other geese include white-fronted and snow geese, with a scattering of the smaller Ross' geese.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
Day-UseFishingyes
 Huntingyes
 Hiking Trailyes


Location
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is located near Denison, Sherman and Mckinney
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The interpretive Crow Hill Trail, off Silliman Road, offers a close look at native prairie habitat. Hiking/foot access is restricted only during hunting seasons. Hikers should watch for poisonous snakes. Insect repellant is suggested during warm weather as protection from ticks and chiggers.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
October 15 Wonderful diversity of water birds by Kathy
park review stars; one to five Cormorants, pelicans, herons, many kinds of ducks, and several kinds of shore birds; also a variety of hawks- quite an experience this past spring. Well worth many visits.
November 13 Geese are coming in now by Dick
park review stars; one to five Drive along Wildlife Drive and see the large flocks of geese- more arriving daily - they browse in green fields awhile then go for a dip in Lake Texoma - stay in your car for best viewing!
October 12 Always find something to see there by Maggie
park review stars; one to five The recent rains have left lots of standing water but two trails are surfaced and hike-able! Hikers saw roseate spoonbill and osprey Saturday. We like the nature programs on the Second Saturday of each month.
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Directions
From Dallas, go north on Highway 75 to Sherman FM 1417 exit, then north 13 miles on FM 1417 to refuge sign and left 6 miles to entrance. From U.S. 82, turn north on Southmayd Road (4 miles east of Sadler and 7.5 miles west of Sherman). Follow signs to office and visitor center.
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