Features

2013 UT Jr. Duck Stamp Winner
BEST OF SHOW goes to Zachary Williams with this winning King Eider.
Junior Duck Stamp Program

Drive the Loop!
Don't forget, our Auto Tour Route is open EVERY DAY of the year, from sunrise to sunset...and the best way to view the birds and wildlife.

Volunteer of the Year!
Our very own BOB EBELING has won Refuge VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR! Congrats & Thank You for years of hard work!
FWS Volunteer of the Year!

Around the Refuge
Check out some photos from around the Refuge in this collection on Flickr!
Around the Refuge
Upcoming Events!

Geese are pairing up, migratory species are returning, flowers are blooming and frogs are singing. GET OUTSIDE and ENJOY!
Birding on the Refuge
About the NWRS
The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants.
Learn more about the NWRS
Important Things to Know

Want to know what birds are being seen on the Refuge? Click the link below for the most recent eBird sightings and Refuge surveys.
Bird Sightings
Refuge water and road conditions can change frequently due to weather and management. Check conditions before you visit with the link below.
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Wondering what's new on the Refuge? Check out our What's New page!
What's New on the Refuge

Bear River has several priority bird species dependent on the wetland habitats of the Refuge and the Great Salt Lake such as Cinnamon teal, White-faced ibis and Franklin's gulls.
Learn more
Page Photo Credits All photos courtesy of USFWS unless otherwise noted.
Last Updated: Apr 16, 2013