 In addition to a wealth of wetlands and forests, Blackwater Refuge is also host to over 250 bird species, 35 species of reptiles and amphibians, 165 species of threatened and endangered plants, and numerous mammals that can be spotted throughout the year in Blackwater's marshes, forests, meadows, and fields.During winter migration, Blackwater Refuge is also home to upwards of 15,000 geese and 10,000 ducks.The refuge is currently host to three recovered species