| Swan River National Wildlife Refuge | |
| Iucn Category: | IV |
| Map: | USA |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | Lake County, Montana, United States |
| Nearest City: | Kalispell, MT |
| Coordinates: | 47.9072°N -113.8592°W |
| Area Acre: | 1568 |
| Established: | 1973 |
| Governing Body: | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website: | Swan River National Wildlife Refuge |
Swan River National Wildlife Refuge is a 1778acres National Wildlife Refuge in Lake County of northwestern Montana. It is a unit of the National Bison Range Complex.[1] [2]
The refuge was primarily set aside to protect prime habitat for various species of birds and particularly waterfowl. The refuge consists of a wide floodplain of the Swan River, though the river has relocated to the western sections of the refuge due to silt buildup.[3] 171 bird species have been observed at the refuge, including teals, great blue heron and a pair of nesting bald eagles, the last of which may be due to the abundance of fish in the Swan River. Numerous mammals such as the white-tailed deer, elk, moose, black bear, coyote, bobcat and beaver can all be found here. The grizzly bear may occasionally wander in from surrounding mountains.[3]