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Gray Lodge Wildlife Refuge attracts millions of birds annually, especially waterfowl, as they migrate along the Pacific Flyway. More than a million ducks, 100,000 geese, and thousands of other birds visit annually. Fall and winter are the best viewing times for Sandhill cranes, which arrive in late September, and Ross' and Snow Geese, which arrive in late November.

Gray Lodge is managed by the California Department of Fish and Game. This 8,400-acre facility has regularly scheduled daily tours, and group tours are available with reservations. Hunting and fishing are permitted in some areas with a permit.

Gray Lodge Wildlife Refuge is located just 8 miles south of Gridley, California. Gray Lodge is easy to find from signs along Highway 99 in Gridley.

Location: 3207 Rutherford Rd, Gridley California 95948

Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Penn Valley) Animal Clinic of Penn Valley
(Chico) Animal Medical Clinic
(Grass Valley) Best Friends Animal Clinic
(Paradise) Clark Road Animal Hospital
(Willows) Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
(Lincoln) Critter Creek Veterinary Hospital


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