Photo Blind Descriptions

Sacramento NWR Blinds
The Sacramento NWR Blind #1 is 4 1/2' D x 6' W x 5' H. Blind #2 is 5' D x 6 1/2' W x 5' H. Both blinds have adjustable camera size openings in three sides. The blinds accommodate one person comfortably; however, two people at a time are allowed. Adjustable shelves which can be used for camera mounts are present in the blinds. There is one swivel chair and a can of wasp spray in each blind. Tree snags and islands have been placed to encourage birds to perch or rest within range of a 400-500 mm lens.

Sacramento NWR - Photo Blind #1 (click to enlarge), photo: Steve Emmons

Sacramento NWR - Photo Blind #2 (click to enlarge), photo: Steve Emmons

Colusa NWR Blind
Blind #3 at Colusa NWR has interior dimensions of 5’deep X 6’ wide X 5’ high at the front and 4.5’ at the back. It has three sets of openings on each side and the front. There are two folding chairs and a can of wasp spray in the blind. Tree snags and logs have been placed in the water about 30-50 feet from the blind to provide sites for water birds and turtles to use.

Colusa NWR - Photo Blind #3 (click to enlarge), photo: Mike Peters

Delevan NWR Blind
Blind #4 at Delevan NWR is 5’ deep X 6 1/2’ wide X 6 1/2’ high. A levee to the blind allows access for people using wheel-chairs. It has three sets of openings in the front and sides. Four adjustable shelves which can be used for camera mounts are present in the blind. There is a swivel chair and a can of wasp spray in the blind. Tree snags and logs have been placed to encourage birds to perch or rest 30-50 feet from the blind.

Delevan NWR - Photo Blind #4 (click to enlarge), photo: Steve Emmons