Looking for a great place for bird watching and stunning #sunsets? Waubay National Wildlife Refuge, located in northeastern #SouthDakota, was established in 1935 as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory #birds and other #wildlife. The Refuge includes 4,650 acres of lakes, marshes, grasslands, and woodlands which support diverse and abundant wildlife. "Waubay" is an English corruption of the Lakota word "wa-ma" or "wa-be" meaning where wildfowl build their nests. There couldn't be a better name for this National Wildlife Refuge, where 245 species of birds have been observed. Both eastern and western bird species of the United States can be found here. Waubay is also at the southern end of the breeding range of red-necked #grebes and LeConte's #sparrows and at the northern edge of red-bellied #woodpeckers, northern #cardinals and yellow-billed #cuckoos. #publiclands #naturelovers #nature #instanature #birdwatching #birding #sunset #scenic #travel #vacations #instamood #instacool #instagood #photography #trees #bestoftheday #photooftheday #dakotas