Most of Alabama portion of refuge lies within Eufaula city limits. Concentrations of ducks, geese, wood storks, sandhill cranes, raptors, wading birds, shorebirds and songbirds.
Several rookeries present along with bald eagle and osprey nests.
325,000 visitors annually . Refuge Objectives Provide habitat for migratory waterfowl and other birds. Provide habitat and protection for endangered species such as American alligator, bald eagle, and wood stork. Provide wildlife-dependent recreation and environmental education for the public. Management Tools Water management.