Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Home to the giant garter snake and palmate-bracted bird's-beak

Wildlife: Thousands of waterfowl are present from September through March. Peak populations occur in December and January. Many birds and mammals can be seen year-round.

Habitat: 4,567 acres, including seasonal marsh, permanent ponds, and uplands.

Recreation: Enjoy wildlife viewing and photography as you drive the three-mile, graveled auto tour through wetlands. Walk a one-mile trail along a lush riparian slough. Relax and enjoy the scenery on the viewing platform. The Refuge is open sunrise to sunset year-round. On a separate area of the Refuge, waterfowl and pheasant hunting is permitted seasonally.

Directions: From Colusa, drive 1/2 mile west on Highway 20 to the Refuge entrance. From Williams, exit Interstate 5 on exit 578 for Highway 20 Clear Lake/Colusa turn east. Travel approximately 6 miles on Highway 20 to graveled Ohair Rd. Travel south on graveled Ohair Rd to Refuge entrance.