(Editors note: This post and images were posted earlier and before the refuge habitat restoration work began. Some of the images don’t represent the current conditions on the auto tour route but are only posted to show the general area and not the current conditions.)
The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is a second home to me. Several times per week I can be found traveling slowly along the 12 mile gravely auto tour route looking for interesting birds, butterflies and scenery to photograph.
Sometimes, however, I like to switch off the artsy part of my brain and just document what I see to show others what a magnificent place this particular bird refuge really is.
Over the past year, I have been taking some 360 degree images of parts of the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, including the education center and auto tour route, to give others a better look at this migratory bird refuge and what it has to offer for both bird watchers and nature enthusiasts alike.
Below are a few of the 360 degree images I have taken of different parts of the bird refuge. I am hopeful it will compel others to come visit the refuge and enjoy the sights and sounds of this important part of our natural world.
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The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge auto tour route offers a great place to spend time watching birds from the comfort of your vehicle.
The recently constructed wildlife viewing tower helps give refuge visitors a better view of the marsh and surrounding area.
The best place to start your visit to the refuge is at the education center, located just off I-15 on Forest Street. Contact the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge for current education center hours.
Behind the refuge education center is a great nature trail which allows you to get an up close and personal experience with nature.
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The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge education center offers visitors an indoor display about the refuge and why it is important.
Included in the education center is a bookstore offering unique gifts and art related to the refuge and nature in general.
The refuge education center is just a few feet away from the sights and sounds of nature.
The auto tour route is easily traveled and gives a great view of the refuge, its habitat and wildlife.
