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Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge
is located in the Ruby Valley amid the rugged and beautiful Ruby
Mountains in northeast Nevada. This remote refuge encompasses
39,928 acres and consists of a marsh bordered by meadows, grasslands,
and brush-covered uplands.
The American Bird Conservancy has identified the refuge as one
of 500 Globally Important Bird Areas. It is a habitat for a variety
of Nevada wildlife and is situated along the migration paths of
both the Pacific and Central Flyways. The refuge is one of the
most vital waterfowl nesting areas in the Great Basin. Birds species
found here include ducks, geese, swans, hawks, eagles, herons,
songbirds and shorebirds. Due to increasing habitat loss elsewhere
in the Great Basin, the Ruby Lake Refuge has also become a haven
for Nevada wildlife, like mule deer, pronghorn antelope, jackrabbits
and coyotes.
There are recreational activities to enjoy at Ruby Lake other
than wildlife observation. Anglers may utilize the refuge fishery.
There are also opportunities for boating, though strict regulations
are in effect in order to protect the refuge’s ecosystem.
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