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USA Merced National Wildlife Refuge

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This is the wintering home of enoumous flocks of snow geese (20,000+), Sandhill cranes (15,000+) and other migratory birds

Photography Tips

Bring both a long lens and a wide angle lens. Make sure you are there at sunrise or sunset to see the birds when they take off in large numbers

Travel Information

The refuge is not far from the town of Merced California. They insist that visitors drive the viewing routes and only get out of the car at designated viewing platforms

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing Sunset during winter

Sunrise & Sunset 06:19 - 19:42 | current local time: 10:30

Photo Themes birds

Locations Second viewing platform on wildlife drive

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