Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge

The Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife refuge in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Refuge is located on the western shore of Oso Bay, on Ennis Joslin Road, near the Pharaoh Valley subdivision.

Brown Pelican

Birds

The Refuge is considered to be one of the best sea bird watching areas in the world. The nearby Pharaohs golf course also serves as a haven for coastal and migratory birds.

Some of the birds regularly found in the Refuge are

• pelicans
• herons
• gulls
• coots
• egrets
• spoonbills
• and ducks.

Amenities

The Refuge has a pier for viewing the birds and a bike and hiking trail runs through it, meandering by native plants and running along the water. There are also grills and picnic tables in the park area.

See also

• Protected area
• South Texas

External links

• Suter Wildlife Refuge - Corpus Christi, Texas, Waymark