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The Mitchell Lake Wetlands Society (MLWS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The Mitchell Lake Wetlands Society is dedicated to the wise stewardship of the wildlife refuge at Mitchell Lake where shorebirds, waterfowl, and other wildlife will always find water, food, shelter, and a place raise their young. The Society’s mission is to protect and defend this valuable resource for future generations. In cooperation with the National Audubon Society, San Antonio Water System, and other partner organizations, Mitchell Lake Wetlands Society will work to promote field research, environmental education, and to maintain the integrity of the refuge.
The Mitchell Lake Wetlands, now managed as the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, is one of the birding "hot spots" in South Central Texas. It is the only site in this area that has mud flats and is critical habitat for migrating shorebirds. Additionally, it is a major wintering site for migratory waterfowl. Over 300 bird species have been recorded at the Mitchell Lake.
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Joan Lasswell took a series of very nice photos while on a SAAS Fall 2004 field trip to Mitchell Lake. Here is a link to her photoalbum website of that trip. http://homepage.mac.com/joanl/WhileOutBirding/PhotoAlbum46.html |
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February 24, 2004 We have a color aerial photo of Mitchell Lake and the neighboring landscape. Click here or on the thumbnail image at the left to view a much larger image. |
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February 23, 2004 A beautiful swan has been observed at Mitchell Lake. It almost certainly was a domestic bird but is now in the wild and is visiting us at Mitchell Lake. Click here or on the thumbnail image at left to view a much larger image. |
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A Mitchell Lake Photo Album Here is a collection of photos taken at Mitchell Lake.
Newsletter Issues of The OBSERVER (formerly the pelican brief) the newsletter of the Mitchell Lake Wetlands Society, Inc., are available for downloading, printing, and viewing at this link.
"Wildlife Utopia" article about Mitchell Lake Wildlife Refuge in the San Antonio Express-News Mitchell Lake Wildlife Refuge was featured in this article published in the Neighbors section of the August 28, 2002 issue of the San Antonio Express-News.
The Leeper House The Leeper House is now the National Audubon Center's headquarters at Mitchell Lake Wetlands. The pages available through this link include information on moving the house to it's current location. There is also a photo essay available.
Wildlife at Mitchell Lake Data on the Fauna and Flora at Mitchell Lake Wildlife Refuge. Included are: the bird list, the mammalian species list, the herpetofaunal species list, and the fishes of Mitchell Lake.
How to Visit Currently the only access to the public is through guided field trips. This link gives information and maps to help you join one of the many scheduled trips available.
Bird Banding Report An upland bird study project has been conducted at Mitchell Lake Wetlands since October of 1994. Mist net capture and banding of birds is an important element of this study. This link provides more information on this study including photos and the most recent annual report.
Join Mitchell Lake Wetlands Society We need your support. Please consider joining The Mitchell Lake Wetlands Society or at least making a contribution.
Links Links to the websites of other organizations that are partners with MLWS and organizations with closely related purposes of conservation, education, and stewardship.
News Archives Copies of MLWS news stories that originally appeared on this page.
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