Neches River National Wildlife Refuge

Neches River National Wildlife Refuge Neches River National Wildlife Refuge is currently open to the public. For information contact Leo Gustafson at (956) 245-9426. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Red buckeye blooming.
05/05/2026

Red buckeye blooming.

05/04/2026
05/02/2026

Watch Closley!

04/30/2026

There was an accidental post showing a car on one of the trails, and it was removed. However this also is a reminder that motorized vehicles are not allowed on the trails. Thank you.

04/30/2026

Yesterday was an awesome day for birds while out checking the game cameras!! Merlin ID App recorded the following birds. Red-eyed Vireo, American Crow, White-eyed Vireo, Summer Tanager, Acadian FLycatcher. Also, Northern Parula, Hooded Warbler, Prothonotary Warbler, Rose-breasted Grosbeak all 4 I did get a quick look at. Also recorded the Eastern Wood-Pewee, Yellow-throated Vireo, Blue Jay, Eastern Kingbird, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. Will try to load the audio recordings.

04/30/2026

Another oldie!

04/30/2026

A older video that was not posted.

Just a friendly reminder it is nesting/egg laying season for turtles!! Please watch out for them on the roads and trails...
04/28/2026

Just a friendly reminder it is nesting/egg laying season for turtles!! Please watch out for them on the roads and trails.

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262 West Highway 79
Jacksonville, TX
75766

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