Tule Lake
National Wildlife Refuge
41.6 miles Southeast of Running Y Ranch
Established in 1928, Tule Lake Refuge encompasses 39,116 acres of mostly open water and croplands. Approximately 17,000 acres are leased by farmers under a program administered by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Refuge permit holders farm another 1,900 acres of cereal grain and alfalfa. These crops, together with the waste grain and potatoes from the lease program, are a major food source for migrating and wintering waterfowl. A ten-mile auto tour route allows for wildlife observation throughout the year.
Significant Species
American Bald Eagle; Golden Eagle; American White Pelican; White-faced Ibis; Snow, Ross’, White-fronted, Canada Geese; Peregrine Falcon; Pintail, Mallard, Gadwall, Canvasback; Western & Eared Grebes; Black Tern; Tri-colored Blackbird.
