SutterWildlife Viewing |
Wildlife Viewing at Sutter National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in California. Published by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS).
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Spring and Summer Opportunities
As you explore this area on foot, use binoculars and
spotting scopes to bring wildlife closer into view
without disturbing them.
The Wildlife
Checklist is a great
list of the common to
rare birds and other
wildlife. Make sure
to grab one when
you sign in at the
Information Kiosk and Registration Information Kiosk.
The trails marked in blue and black are great
places to observe and photograph ducks, raptors
and wading birds.
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex
752 County Road 99W
Willows, CA 95988
Phone: 530 934 2801
www.fws.gov/refuge/sutter
For further information on Refuge
hunting, wildlife observation,
environmental education, or
photography, please use our
contact information listed above.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
http://www.fws.gov
For Refuge Information
1 800/344-WILD
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Sutter
National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife Viewing &
Photographic
Opportunities
California Relay Service
TTY 1 800/735-2929
Voice 1 800/735-2922
Visitors with disabilities may be reasonably
accommodated upon request, and/or receive an
alternative format publication.
February 2017
Cinnamon teal
Refuge birding tour using trails
The trails marked in red will take you under
the riparian forest canopy, where you can enjoy
the variety of songbirds. Birds, such as the Western
kingbird and spotted towhee, depend on the forest
habitat for migration corridors and nesting areas.
Open February 15 - June 30
Spotted Towhee
Western Kingbird
Sutter National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Viewing & Photographic Opportunities
General Information: There are no recreation fees. Area open Feb 15 - June 30. Please respect all signs and area closures.
Additional maps are
available or our Hunt
Visit our website to find out about educational activities and birding tours.
Area. Please visit our
Please check in/check out on the registration sheet when arriving/leaving.
website for details:
Photography - Please check in/check out on the registration sheet when arriving/leaving
www.fws.gov/refuge/
sutter
! Day use only - open 1 hour before legal sunrise to 1 hour after legal sunset.
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F Hiking - Foot access only. Follow the mowed/dirt trails for easiest access.
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ยท Take out what you bring in. Littering is unlawful!
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K Bicycles, horses and motorized vehicles are prohibited.
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l Fishing is prohibited.
Be Prepared! This is a natural and wild area. You may encounter ticks, mosquitoes and wasps.
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Wildlife Observation -
Assigned
Pond