This refuge is an oasis for waterfowl during spring and autumn migrations. Founded in 1964, Pahranagat provides a refuge for great blue herons, egrets as well as warblers, orioles, and finches. Over 240 different species of bird have been sighted in the refuge and bird watching has become a favorite pastime of visitors. Pahranagat is made up of 5,380 acres of marshes, open water, and native grass meadows. Groves of cottonwood trees shade the shoreline.

The photo montage of Pahranagat below shows (clockwise from top) an autumn migration of birds heading south, studying petroglyphs in the foothills surrounding Pahranagat, hiker with dog on 6 foot leash on one of the many trails at Pahranagat, birdwatchers in a cottonwood grove, A great blue heron explores the wetlands, a meadow of native grasses in autumn.

Explore Pahranagat in more detail by visiting the following sites:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge

Lincoln County, Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge

Outside Las Vegas, Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge