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Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

Colusa National Wildlife Refuge is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Its own timing: December and January.

Colusa National Wildlife Refuge in pictures

Illustrative photos, not current conditions
Birdwatchers and waterfowl at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge's observation deck
Birdwatchers and waterfowl at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge's observation deck. Photo: Lora Haller/USFWS · public domain · resized

What the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says

“Colusa NWR was established in 1945 as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife and to reduce damage of agricultural crops caused by waterfowl.”
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When to go

In the source's own words; no peak claimed unless the source says so
  • December and January“Thousands of waterfowl are present from September through March. Peak populations occur in December and January.”

Before you go

Colusa NWR offers a Visitor Area with a Restroom and Information Kiosk, Observation Deck, Observation Walkway, Auto Tour, Trail, Photography Blind (by reservation only), limited Bicycling and Hunting.

Colusa National Wildlife Refuge on the map

With the places we follow within 60 miles

Nearby

Within 60 straight-line miles; roads are longer

Worth the drive

60 to 100 straight-line miles away

Lassen Volcanic 94 mi · Point Reyes 97 mi

How we know

Every fact on this page, from these pages