Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge hold winter bird-watching hikes 

The Pahranagat Valley National Wildlife Refuge website states that the refuge “offers us all a chance to unplug from the stress of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings.”

Pahranagat Valley experiences great birding during winter/migration seasons, with the possibility of seeing waterfowl like ducks, geese and swans, and warblers and passerines perching in the surrounding trees. Cranes and hawks can also be seen. 

The refuge begins its Birding 101 interpretive program Jan. 20, marking the first bird-watching hike of the season. Every Saturday at 10 a.m. throughout the winter, the day-use area at Upper Pahranagat Lake will help the public learn to identify birds, practice bird-watching skills and encourage nature appreciation through small bird hikes. The refuge will have binoculars to lend, but hikers are encouraged to bring their own. For more information visit the Pahranagat and Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge Facebook page or website www.fws.gov/refuge/pahranagat.