Wildlife

Stillwater NWR

Churchill County, NV

Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.

Where the Carson River meets the desert — a vast wetland hosting millions of migratory birds. Peak fall migration brings dense flocks of white-faced ibis, American white pelicans, and avocets.

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RegionChurchill County, NV
Coordinates (approx.)39.5108, -118.5048
Acreage79,574
PeakFall migration
Key SpeciesPelican, Ibis, Avocet
FeeFree
AccessGravel roads, auto tour loop, trails
Best seasonFall migration

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