Raptor, brown with a red tail, in flight with brown winter landscape in the background.
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Photography

At San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge

The Pelican nature trail and Beckwith Wildlife Observation Area both provide opportunities for photography any time of year. The Beckwith wildlife observation area is some distance from the wildlife, so telephoto lenses are most helpful.

San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge Activities

View looking through trees at the river; a bench in the foreground.
Hiking
A river otter on the side of the trail, looking straight at the photographer.
Wildlife watching
A brown bird with blotchy breast perched in willows.
Birding
San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge
2714 Dairy Road (do not use for mailing)
Vernalis, CA 95385-9706
209-826-3508
jack_sparks@fws.gov

San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex – Headquarters for San Luis NWR, Merced NWR, and San Joaquin River NWR: 209-826-3508. Monday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., closed federal holidays.