Sutter National Wildlife Refuge
The Sutter Bypass floods the refuge at least once annually with up to 12 feet of water, and supports large wintering populations of ducks and geese.
Plan Around Sutter National Wildlife Refuge
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Sutter National Wildlife Refuge Details
The Sutter National Wildlife Refuge is 2,600 acres of wetlands, with a bit of riparian and grassland habitat. The Sutter Bypass floods the refuge at least once annually with up to 12 feet of water, and supports large wintering populations of ducks and geese. The riparian forest is home to a heron and egret rookery and migrating passerine birds. A hub for family adventure, the refuge offers two geocaching scavenger hunts, bike trails, two winter auto tours, and waterfowl hunting.
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Nearby Parks Around Sutter National Wildlife Refuge
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sutter National Wildlife Refuge
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