Features
Quivira's Multimedia Gallery
Get acquainted with Quivira by photograph! See the diversity of one of the Midwest's most popular wildlife-watching sites.
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Whooping Crane Update
Fall Whooper migration should begin in October. See how many birds were observed this past spring!
Whooping Crane Sightings
Birding Quivira
Quivira is one of the top birding destinations in the United States. Find out where to go and when.
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How do we look?
Get up-to-date information and views from around the Refuge.
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Tornado Damage Photos
See some photos from the damage a tornado caused on April 14, 2012.
Tornado Damage 14 April 2012
Recent Bird Observations
Catch the latest news on what is being observed at Quivira, including Waterfowl and Shorebird Surveys.
See what is hereCurrent Road Conditions
Road conditions: mostly dry and dusty, with some loose sand. Drive carefully.
Hunting at Quivira
Some hunting is open now at Quivira. NOTE: goose season dates were previously listed in error. Check the table on the Hunting page.
Hunting and Fishing at QuiviraAbout the NWRS
The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants.
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The tallest North American bird, and one of the rarest: now numbering about 600 in the world, there were once as few as 16.
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Page Photo Credits — All photos courtesy of USFWS unless otherwise noted.
Last Updated: Oct 01, 2012