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.

The Merced National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 10,262 acres (41.53 km 2) of wetlands, native grasslands, vernal pools, and riparian areas in California. It was established in 1951 under the Lea Act to attract wintering waterfowl from adjacent …

The 10,200-acre refuge has a long-standing waterfowl hunting program that incorporates permanent spaced-blind and assigned zone hunting formats. The refuge is open to hunting during the waterfowl hunting season on Wednesdays and …

Dec 6, 2022 · The Merced National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 10,258 acres of wetlands and is part of the larger San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex. It consists of native grasslands, vernal pools, and riparian areas.

Feb 1, 2018 · Despite its somewhat uninviting name, it leads you toward one of California's tiny treasures: Merced National Wildlife Refuge. A postage stamp-sized place compared to many of the state's other ...

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.

Jul 20, 2014 · Merced National Wildlife Refuge - Merced Unit. The main unit of the Merced NWR is open to both auto touring and hiking on three designated trails. Only a few miles from Merced, this is a great place to spend an afternoon in the fall, winter, or spring. Location: Sandy Mush Road, west of Highway 59. Activities and Facilities: Wildlife viewing

The refuge features 4 nature trails for wildlife observation and photography. Nature trails are open to foot traffic only. Please stay on trails, except at special areas where leaving the trail is allowed and indicated by signage. Dogs are allowed on nature trails, but must be on a leash and under control at all times. Bittern Marsh trail

A visitor's guide to the Merced National Wildlife Refuge, home to staggering numbers of birds in the winter months, including 60,000 geese and 15,000 Lesser Sandhill Cranes

The Merced National Wildlife Refuge encompasses of wetlands, native grasslands, vernal pools, and riparian areas in California. It was established in 1951 under the Lea Act to attract wintering waterfowl from adjacent farmland where their foraging was causing crop damage.