Sutter National Wildlife Refuge
Known to have the largest colonies of white-faced ibis in the Central Valley

 

White-faced Ibis, photo: Mike Peters

Wildlife: Waterfowl are present September through April, peaking during February and March. Many birds and mammals are year-round residents.

Habitat: 2,591 acres comprised of seasonal marsh, permanent ponds, and uplands.

Recreation: Enjoy limited wildlife viewing and photography opportunities from Hughes Road, which bisects the Refuge. Waterfowl and pheasant hunting are permitted seasonally. Hiking trails for wildlife observation and photography are open seasonally from February through June with access from a parking area with a kiosk off the Bypass Levee (see map on the brochure above).

Spring Wildlife Viewing Areas and Trail Open February 15 - June 30
From February 15 - June 30, six miles of trails open to provide additional opportunities for visitors. Come enjoy the diversity of songbirds as they utilize the riparian zone at this Refuge (red trail on map). This area is accessible from parking lot B which is on the Sutter Bypass Levee 1/2 mile north of O'Banion Road (see brochure map for more info).

• Press Release February 2011
• Bird Walk at Sutter NWR, May 5 from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Please call or e-mail the Refuge to register!
  Brochure with map of trails
• Photo Gallery
• Visitor Services Map

Directions: From Yuba City, travel south on Highway 99E approximately six miles to Oswald Road. Turn west and proceed five and one-half miles to Schlag Road. Travel north on Schlag Road for about one-eight of a mile, turn west onto Hughes Road, which bisects the Refuge. For access to the hiking trails (April-June) or the hunting check station, turn left onto the Bypass Levee and follow several miles. The parking area for the hiking area will be on the left (off the levee) at the very southern end of the Refuge (you will see a Refuge gate and kiosk). See the brochure link above for a map.