Delevan National Wildlife Refuge
Important wintering area for tule white-fronted geese

Greater white-fronted geese,
photo: Steve Emmons

Wildlife: Waterfowl are present from September through March. See hundreds of thousands of ducks and geese from November through January. Many other birds and mammals can be seen year-round.

Habitat: 5,797 acres, including seasonal marsh, permanent ponds, and uplands.

Recreation: Enjoy wildlife observation and photography from the perimeter county roads. Waterfowl and pheasant hunting is permitted seasonally.

Directions: From Williams, take Interstate 5 north approximately nine miles to Maxwell Road exit. Drive east on Colusa-Maxwell Road for approximately four miles to graveled Four Mile Road, which parallels the west Refuge boundary. From Colusa, travel north on the Colusa-Princeton Road approximately 5 miles to Colusa-Maxwell Road. Turn west and travel four miles to graveled Four Mile Road.