Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge

USA / New Mexico / Roswell /
 endangered species habitat, wetland, nature reserve, Ramsar site, interesting place, National Natural Landmark
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24,500-acre wildlife refuge that is host to migratory birds, rare fish species, and over 90 species of dragon & damselflies. The refuge is a biologically important wetland, and contains the Bitter Lake Group, a series of saline artesian lakes that provide habitat for the only inland occurrence of a marine alga and two rare fish species. These artesian lakes are collectively designated a National Natural Landmark.

www.fws.gov/refuge/Bitter_Lake/
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitter_Lake_National_Wildlife_Refuge
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Coordinates:   33°27'24"N   104°24'18"W
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