Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Wildlife Observation
The Refuge was established primarily to provide waterfowl nesting, wintering and migratory habitat in the Pacific Flyway. The Refuge is also important for other species of marsh-birds, raptors and passerines, with 277 species being recorded since the Refuge was established.

Lazuli Bunting in net back side Lazuli in net front side

Lazuli Bunting caught in a mist net during netting activities.

Picture of White faced ibis

White-faced Ibis

Picture of snowy egret
Snowy Egret

Picture of Tarantula spider

Although rarely seen, the tarantula

Spider is right at home at Fish Springs.

The Utah Chub, Least Chub and Speckled Dace are the only native fish. They are responsible for the name of the area. Pictured here is the Least Chub.

Many species of mammals native to the Great Basin also reside here or utilize the refuge. Coyotes can often be observed.

Last Updated: May 9, 2011

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