visitors looking at birds flying in sky from colusa platform
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Wildlife watching

At Steve Thompson North Central Valley Wildlife Management Area
Wildlife Watching from the TRAILS

OVERVIEW:  The best wildlife viewing is between October-February, when thousands of migratory waterfowl - and other migratory birds- are at the Llano Seco Unit. The Unit is typically dry in the summer time, but the viewing platforms and trail are open year round. 

For additional wildlife watching opportunities, visit the Sacramento NWR and Colusa NWR.

FOR MORE INFORMATION about where to go to view wildlife please visit our Auto Tours, Trails and Bicycling page.

Steve Thompson North Central Valley Wildlife Management Area Activities

image of 2 people hiking in the fog along the trail at the Steve Thompson NCVWMA
Hiking
two photographers on viewing platform with cameras pointing to white geese flying in sky. water in background
Photography
Steve Thompson North Central Valley Wildlife Management Area
(530) 934-2801
sacramentovalleyrefuges@fws.gov

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge 752 County Road 99W Willows, CA 95988