Unexpected Wildlife Refuge

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Moss on Boundary Trail, Unexpected Wildlife Refuge photo

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Moonlit main pond, Unexpected Wildlife Refuge photo

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Elegant spreadwing damselfly, Unexpected Wildlife Refuge photo

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Racoon on trail camera near Wild Goose Blind, Unexpected Wildlife Refuge photo

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Northern water snake in main pond, Unexpected Wildlife Refuge photo

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House wren near Headquarters, photo by Leor Veleanu

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Luna moth male on porch at Headquarters, Unexpected Wildlife Refuge photo

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Bleeding heart flowering near Headquarters, Unexpected Wildlife Refuge photo

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Northern cricket frog in Miller Pond, Unexpected Wildlife Refuge photo

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Fungi on fallen tree on Boundary Trail, Unexpected Wildlife Refuge photo

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Unexpected Wildlife Refuge is a protected natural habitat comprising 767 acres of pristine pine lands, forest, fields, bogs, streams and lakes. It provides a refuge to animals and plants indigenous to southern New Jersey; a place where wildlife can live freely and naturally without fear of being harmed at the hands of human beings. We began as the home of Hope Sawyer Buyukmihci and Cavit Buyukmihci, who dedicated their land to habitat preservation so that native wildlife and habitat could thrive. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) entity, federal ID 23-7025010.
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Below are links to many of the photos involving Unexpected Wildlife Refuge.^* Unless otherwise indicated, all depict the wildlife and habitat comprising the Refuge. You can right click on an image to view it in its own tab; use the Back button to return to this page.

Photographs that show wild animals being fed or handled by people or in artificial housing are included for historical purposes. In the long-term interests of the animals, Refuge policy no longer permits handling, supplemental feeding or the provision of artificial housing or habitat alteration.