309. Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Kihei, Hawaii
This 700-acre refuge is one of the finest remaining natural wetlands in Hawaii.
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298. Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, Cheney, Washington
This refuge protects nearly 30 square miles of bird-rich ponds, wetlands, and marshes south of Spokane.
286. Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, Gustavus, Alaska
Visit via cruise ship in summer to see murres, alcids, guillemots, puffins, bears, calving glaciers, and other natural wonders.
270. Ramsey Canyon Preserve, Hereford, Arizona
This Nature Conservancy property in the Huachuca Mountains is a great place to look for Painted Redstart, Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, Arizona Woodpecker, and Elegant Trogon.
255. Virgin Islands National Park, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
This national park on the island of St. John attracts Caribbean specialties such as Bridled Quail-Dove, Green-throated Carib, and Caribbean Elaenia.
247. El Yunque National Forest, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
A tropical rain forest on the eastern side of the island where 15 endemic bird species can be found.