Address: 7430 W Sandy Mush Rd, Merced, CA 95341, USA
Phone: +12098263508
Sunday: 7AM–7PM
Monday: 7AM–7PM
Tuesday: 7AM–7PM
Wednesday: 7AM–7PM
Thursday: 7AM–7PM
Friday: 7AM–7PM
Saturday: 7AM–7PM
Daniel Steed
WARNING: there are only two stops that you only can get out of the vehicle with restrooms, otherwise you must remain in the vehicle This place is a beautiful refuge for migrating birds. You will find nothing but peace and quietness while observing the wildlife flocking amidst diverse managed bodies of waters with varying water levels. Each ponds has unique levels that each species’ preferences leads to their attraction or different behavior. It is recommended to bring a Len of 200mm at a minimum. Polarized filters is a must if photographing against sunrise towards the sierras, or sunset towards the pacific west.
Jean Wu
Snow geese
Bill H
Very awesome
Michael Baird
A million migrating birds
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You could contact the Merced County Sheriff's office, but your best bet would be to post in some bird photography groups on Facebook. I know that the group Nor Cal Birders and also Merced Photography Club have people that go to the MNWR almost every day.
Yes it's open I know someone who went there today
I think you're asking the wrong folks!
Yes the auto tour seems to be operational during the shutdown. Cheers to the effort! Maybe the San Luis wildlife refuge visitor center might not be open.
Minks are uncommon in California, and are mostly found in Northern California, so it is unlikely, but not impossible. There was a recent sighting of ONE in a wildlife refuge in Sacramento. By an employee of the refuge. They are also nocturnal, so it's very unlikely that you would see one.
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