Perfectly hidden in the deserts of Nevada, Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for migratory birds and a paradise for birdwatchers. Visiting this spot will provide hours of natural beauty tucked away in Fallon, Nevada. Prepare for the ultimate day-trip adventure!
Located in the Lahontan Valley of north-central Nevada sixty miles east of Reno, and five miles east of Fallon. The preserve was established in 1948 to provide a habitat for migratory birds. The Refuge consists of salt desert scrub uplands and shallow freshwater and saltwater marshes.
The 80-thousand-acre refuge is designated by the National Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area. The site is also recognized as a site of hemispheric importance by the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. The local Paiute tribe, known as the Toi-Ticutta or cattail eaters, have used the marsh for thousands of years.
The rich and diverse wetlands in the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge attract more than a quarter million waterfowl, hundreds of thousands of shorebirds, and over 20,000 other water birds on their migratory routes each year. More than 290 individual species of birds have been sighted in the area, making it the perfect destination for those looking to check some fantastic birds off their list.
Resident wildlife such as coyotes, Mule deer, White-tailed antelope ground squirrels, Jack and Cottontail rabbits, Kangaroo rats, lizards, snakes, and many insects can be seen in abundance at Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge.
The interpretive trail to Stillwater Point Reservoir observation platform is an easy trail that takes hikers to look over one section of the marsh to observe some of the many species of birds that can be found at Stillwater and is the perfect place for travelers to stretch their legs.
Visitors looking to do and see more of Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge should try the Autotour route. Enjoy the scenery and views of the water that feeds the refuge as well as sightings of migratory and resident wildlife.
If you are looking for a place to see some of the diverse wildlife and avian life that Nevada has to offer, look no further than Stillwater National Wildlife Reserve. Learn more about The Reserve and all it has to offer on its website. Have you ever visited Stillwater National Wildlife Reserve? Let us know in the comments!
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