Description: Oakland, CALIFORNIA - Lake Merritt Wildlife Sanctuary: Lake Merritt comes from a wide, tidal estuary and salt water marsh known as the Laguna Peralta. Lake Merritt is situated along the Pacific Flyway migratory route of birds up and down the West Coast. Along that route, the Lake serves as a sanctuary and stop-over for thousands of migratory birds. Dr. Merritt declared the lake a National Wildlife Refuge in 1869. On March 18, 1870, Lake Merritt became the first protected wildlife refuge in America. The dam was built to regulate the tidal water flow and increase the water level. In 1915, organized feedings of the wild ducks began. 10 years later, the first bird island was built, with an additional four islands added in 1956. These artificial islands house hundreds of egrets, herons, Canada geese and many other bird species. Two of the islands have fresh water ponds. To ensure that marine sports and boating activities based at Lake Merritt don't disturb the birds, a boom blocks access to the five islands during nesting season. This Linen Era (1930-45) postcard is in good condition. Longshaw Card Co. Los Angeles, Calif. No. 1343.
Price: 8.5 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Size: Standard (5.5x3.5 in)
Material: Paper
City: Oakland
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Brand/Publisher: Longshaw Card Co.
Subject: Lake Merritt Wildlife Sanctuary
Continent: North America
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Linen (1930-1945)
Theme: Aerial View, Animals, Architecture, Cities & Towns, Landscapes, Birds, Laguna Peralta, Estuary, Salt Water Marsh, National Wildlife Refuge, Migratory Birds
Country: United States
Region: California
Features: Panoramic
Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1939
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Unposted
