Desert Refugespring migration
Wildlife refugeAt Desert National Wildlife Refuge, the best time to see migratory birds is spring and fall, in the morning, per the Fish and Wildlife Service. Its usual window for this year has passed.
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About Desert Refuge
- What it is
- A wildlife refuge in Nevada
- What you'll see
- Spring migrants at Corn Creek · best viewing Mar–May
- Before you go
- Hours: Enter from 4 in the morning until sunset.
Right now at Desert Refuge
Right now in Desert Refuge · October
- Migratory birds · fall
Your guide to the area
- Desert RefugeLocal timing: spring and fall, in the morningThis page
- Pahranagat RefugeLocal timing: April and May59 mi
Where to watch
Around Desert Refuge
Wintering ducks and snow geese in Arizona
122 mi away
Best viewing: December through February
Next season here: Spring migrants at Corn Creek, spring and fall, in the morning.
The year at Desert Refuge
- Migratory birdsspring
- Lizards and ground squirrelssummer
- Migratory birdsNowfall
- Bighorn sheep move lowerwinter
Desert Refuge in pictures
Questions people ask
When is the best time to see spring migration at Desert National Wildlife Refuge?
Best viewing: spring and fall, in the morning. The best time to see migratory birds is spring and fall, in the morning, per the Fish and Wildlife Service.
Is spring migration under way at Desert National Wildlife Refuge right now?
Not now: its usual spring migration window for this year has passed. Next time: spring and fall, in the morning, local timing.
When is the best birding at Desert National Wildlife Refuge?
In spring and fall, during the morning hours.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Desert National Wildlife Refuge ↗ (opens in a new tab)
When can I enter Desert National Wildlife Refuge?
Between 4:00 a.m. and sunset.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Desert National Wildlife Refuge ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How hot does Desert National Wildlife Refuge get?
Up to 120°F in summer, and temperatures can drop 50°F in a day; flash floods can come quickly, especially in the summer monsoons.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Desert National Wildlife Refuge ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Desert National Wildlife Refuge?
The best spots are Birdsong Loop and Coyote Loop. Birdsong Loop: a named loop in the Corn Creek area. Coyote Loop: another named loop at Corn Creek.
What is Desert National Wildlife Refuge like through the year?
Desert National Wildlife Refuge has something to see in 11 months of the year. Migratory birds: Mar–May. Lizards and ground squirrels: Jun–Aug. Migratory birds: Sep–Oct. Bighorn sheep move lower: Dec–Feb.