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Water Restored to Cullinan Ranch
After 100 years of being cut off from bay waters, Cullinan Ranch returns to tidal flow for wetland restoration and wildlife habitat.
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eBird Trail Tracker
Discover what birds were recently seen at the refuge using the eBird Trail Tracker.
Recently Seen Birds
Refuge Gallery
View images from San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge
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Tideline Newsletter
Download the latest issue of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex newsletter.
Tideline Newsletter
Restoration
Levees at Tubbs Islands have been breached to create wildlife habitat. Five years of monitoring begins!
Learn MoreAbout the Complex
From sand dunes to salt marsh, from rocky, offshore islands to golden beaches, the San Francisco Bay Refuge Complex offers a glimpse into the biological treasures of the SF Bay & Monterey Bay areas.
San Pablo Bay is managed as part of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
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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.
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News & Information
September 01, 2016Kick off the Visions of the Wild Festival celebration by attending a bike tour on Skaggs Island, a unit normally closed to the public. Go on a guided 7-mile loop, or explore it on your own.
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September 01, 2016Take a walk on the Cullinan Trail to look for birds and hear about the new wetland. Date: November 12
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There are many recreation opportunities at San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge from wildlife watching to fishing to paddling a canoe.
Visitor ActivitiesTrying to get information but your GPS unit isn't cooperating? Go to Driving Directions page for directions to the unit you want to visit.
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The Ruddy Duck
These ducks are abundant in the north and south bay during the winter. The few males that breed here are instantly recognized by their brilliant blue bill, black "cap" and rusty body.
Page Photo Credits — All photos courtesy of USFWS unless otherwise noted., Sunrise/Julie Kahrnoff, Egret/Aric Crabb, Cullinan Ranch Unit/Aric Crabb, Pickleweed/Angela Sanan, American Kestrel/Chris Cochems, Ruddy Duck/Michael Lufting
Last Updated: Sep 01, 2016