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Wildlife Viewing Tips

The patient observer will be rewarded with many wildlife viewing opportunities. Early morning and evening are the best times to observe wildlife. Spring migration occurs from mid-March through mid-May and fall migration from September through November. Most waterfowl can be found on wetlands along the auto tour route. A variety of other wildlife may be observed along the trails in the riparian riparian
Definition of riparian habitat or riparian areas.

Learn more about riparian
, ponderosa pine forest, or grassland habitats.  

Binoculars, camera, field guides, water, and a lunch will contribute to a pleasant visit. Quietly listen for calls and songs and wait for wildlife to resume their activities. Use your car as a blind for wildlife viewing and photography. Observation blinds may be available to allow a close-up view of wildlife with minimal disturbance.

Key Contacts

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Cassie Roeder
Deputy Project Leader
National Wildlife Refuge System
Additional Role(s)
Refuge Manager
Expertise
Restoration Ecology,
Wetland Management
Area
WA
ID
Cheney,WA
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Brian Walker
Private Lands Biologist
Partners for Fish and Wildlife,
National Wildlife Refuge System
Expertise
Habitat Restoration,
Wetland Delineation,
Topographic Surveys,
Beaver Dam Analogs,
Project Permitting
Area
WA
Cheney,WA
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Darold Hagedorn
Maintenance Worker
National Wildlife Refuge System
Additional Role(s)
Heavy Equipment Operator
Expertise
Heavy Equipment Operation,
Heavy Equipment Maintenance
Area
WA
Cheney,WA
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Josh Tellessen
Fire Management Officer (FMO Operations)
Fire Management,
National Wildlife Refuge System
Additional Role(s)
Complex Training Officer,
Hiring Manager for Fire Staff
Expertise
Fire Suppression,
Prescribed Burns,
Safety
Area
WA
Cheney,WA
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Colton Sheets
Wildland Firefighter
Fire Management,
National Wildlife Refuge System
Area
WA
ID
Cheney,WA
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Brad Hernandez
Patrol Captain, Region 1 Pacific Inland Zone
Office of Law Enforcement,
Refuge Law Enforcement,
National Wildlife Refuge System
Expertise
Law Enforcement
Area
ID
WA
OR
Nampa,ID

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