(Bancroft)--Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge has announced the auto tour route will be open from today through Sunday, May 17th in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day.
Visitors are welcome to drive cars, trucks and side-by-side UTVs on the tour route from sunrise to sunset during those dates. The auto tour route begins at the refuge headquarters and takes visitors along a four and one-half mile drive of wetland, open water, and prairie habitat. Toward the beginning of the tour route, there is an observation platform with two spotting scopes overlooking a large portion of the refuge.
Officials say viewing opportunities are generally best in early morning and early evening as that’s when wildlife is most active.
