Pixley National Wildlife Refuge, National wildlife refuge in Tulare County, US.
The refuge spans 6,939 acres of grasslands, vernal pools, and playas in California's San Joaquin Valley between Tulare and Bakersfield.
Established in 1959, this protected area preserves wetland habitats that were once part of the Tulare Lake ecosystem, previously the largest lake west of the Great Lakes.
The refuge maintains 300 acres of managed wetlands that serve as a crucial stop on the Pacific Flyway for thousands of migratory birds each season.
Access to the wildlife refuge requires special arrangement through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with optimal viewing conditions during late winter and spring months.
The protected land supports multiple endangered species, including the San Joaquin kit fox, blunt-nosed leopard lizard, and Tipton kangaroo rat.
Location: Tulare County
Inception: 1959
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/pixley
GPS coordinates: 35.91720,-119.36200
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:40
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