Photo hide · Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
Sacramento NWR Complex Photography Blinds
Run by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex · Up to 2 photographers · Oct–Mar
About
Four reservable wetland photography blinds across Sacramento, Colusa and Delevan National Wildlife Refuges, with snags, logs and islands placed to bring waterbirds within 400-500 mm lens range. Reservations are by Wednesday-to-Sunday week through an autumn lottery, then first come first served; each blind holds one or two photographers and some are reached by wading and a provided pram.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | In season |
| Feb | In season |
| Mar | In season |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | In season |
| Nov | In season |
| Dec | In season |
Light on 15 November
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:35 | Night |
| 06:35 | 06:57 | Blue hour |
| 06:57 | 07:32 | Golden hour |
| 07:32 | 09:05 | Soft |
| 09:05 | 14:41 | Medium |
| 14:41 | 16:14 | Soft |
| 16:14 | 16:49 | Golden hour |
| 16:49 | 17:11 | Blue hour |
| 17:11 | 24:00 | Night |
4.3 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan (window) | 1.2 h | 3.3 h | 5.1 h | 0.0 h |
| Feb (window) | 1.1 h | 2.8 h | 6.7 h | 0.0 h |
| Mar (window) | 1.0 h | 2.5 h | 5.9 h | 2.4 h |
| Apr | 1.1 h | 2.4 h | 4.5 h | 5.1 h |
| May | 1.1 h | 2.5 h | 4.3 h | 6.2 h |
| Jun | 1.2 h | 2.6 h | 4.3 h | 6.6 h |
| Jul | 1.1 h | 2.5 h | 4.3 h | 6.4 h |
| Aug | 1.1 h | 2.4 h | 4.4 h | 5.6 h |
| Sep | 1.0 h | 2.4 h | 5.1 h | 3.7 h |
| Oct (window) | 1.1 h | 2.7 h | 7.0 h | 0.3 h |
| Nov (window) | 1.2 h | 3.1 h | 5.6 h | 0.0 h |
| Dec (window) | 1.2 h | 3.5 h | 4.5 h | 0.0 h |
The hide
- Hide
- Ground level
- Session
- Day sessions
- Places
- Up to 2 photographers
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Los Angeles time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| JanIn season | 07:32– | 16:29– | 9h 43m9 h 43 min | 30° |
| FebIn season | 07:05– | 17:08– | 10h 45m10 h 45 min | 38° |
| MarIn season | 07:24– | 18:40– | 11h 56m11 h 56 min | 49° |
| Apr | 06:36– | 19:11– | 13h 15m13 h 15 min | 61° |
| May | 05:59– | 19:37– | 14h 21m14 h 21 min | 70° |
| Jun | 05:46– | 19:57– | 14h 56m14 h 56 min | 74° |
| Jul | 05:59– | 19:55– | 14h 40m14 h 40 min | 72° |
| Aug | 06:26– | 19:27– | 13h 42m13 h 42 min | 64° |
| Sep | 06:54– | 18:41– | 12h 27m12 h 27 min | 53° |
| OctIn season | 07:23– | 17:53– | 11h 11m11 h 11 min | 42° |
| NovIn season | 06:57– | 16:14– | 10h 1m10 h 1 min | 32° |
| DecIn season | 07:27– | 16:04– | 9h 24m9 h 24 min | 27° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026