Kern National Wildlife Refuge Complex Bird List

Listing of bird species, seasonal abundance, and information about rare sightings at Kern and Pixley National Wildlife Refuges. 

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Two ducks with reddish-brown heads, dark bodies, and long pointed tails swim together through open water between marsh plants.
Kern National Wildlife Refuge is the centerpiece of the Kern National Wildlife Refuge Complex. It is located 19 miles west of the city of Delano at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley of California.
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A bright blue sky obstructed by fluffy white clouds reflected off of a stream shot from inside a kayak
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
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Birds
Birdwatching
Wildlife viewing
Migratory birds