Andree Clark Bird Refuge, a 42-acre (170,000 m2) saltwater marsh is one of the largest wildlife refuges in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. The site also has a 29-acre (120,000 m2) freshwater/brackish lake, which drains into East Beach.
The refuge is bounded by the Santa Barbara Zoo, Highway 101, and East Cabrillo Boulevard. Some of the bird species commonly spotted in the park include Ruddy Ducks, American Coots, Mallards, California Gulls, Western Gulls, Red-winged Blackbirds, and Black-crowned Night Herons. The refuge has both resident and migratory populations.
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