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The Merced auto tour route is a 5-mile loop that surrounds seasonal wetlands before heading across native uplands, refuge farm fields, and irrigated pastures. Visitors can access two elevated wildlife observation platforms along the tour route.
Dec 5, 2017 · Groundwater pumped into the Merced Refuge provides much-needed habitat for ducks, geese, cranes, shorebirds and other wildlife each winter. We saw 40 species during our late afternoon visit, including dozens of greater white-fronted geese, white-faced ibis, pintails, shovelers, black-necked stilts, dunlin and dowitchers. Birding at the Merced NWR.
The Merced National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 10,258 acres of wetlands, native grasslands, vernal pools, and riparian woodlands. It was established in 1951 under the Lea Act and Migratory Bird Conservation Act to attract wintering waterfowl from neighboring farmland where their foraging activities were causing crop damage.
Merced National Wildlife Refuge encompasses more than 10,200 acres of wetlands, native grasslands, vernal pools, and riparian areas. The refuge hosts the largest wintering concentrations of lesser sandhill cranes and Ross’ geese along the Pacific Flyway. Wildlife are showcased from an auto tour route and four nature trails, which are open daily throughout the year for visitors.
Merced National Wildlife Refuge encompasses more than 10,200 acres of wetlands, native grasslands, vernal pools, and riparian areas. The refuge hosts the largest wintering concentrations of lesser sandhill cranes and Ross’ geese along the Pacific Flyway. Wildlife are showcased from an auto tour route and four nature trails, which are open daily throughout the year for visitors.
Merced National Wildlife Refuge encompasses more than 10,200 acres of wetlands, native grasslands, vernal pools, and riparian areas. The refuge hosts the largest wintering concentrations of lesser sandhill cranes and Ross’ geese along the Pacific Flyway. Wildlife are showcased from an auto tour route and four nature trails, which are open daily throughout the year for visitors.
May 18, 2024 · 15 May 2024 1:59 PM. Gary Woods. Merced NWR--Meadowlark Trail Merced California. 7. 15 May 2024 1:37 PM. Gary Woods. Merced NWR--Kestrel Trail Merced California. 46. 14 May 2024 7:30 AM.
