The Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located on the north shore of Bear Lake. Over 18,050 acres of the Dingle Swamp, open water and grasslands have been dedicated to preserving bird and wildlife habitat. The reserve is home to sandhill cranes, herons, snowy egret, white pelicans, Canada geese and a variety of waterfowl. The refuge’s White-Faced Ibis colony of 5,000 birds is one of the largest in the West. Trumpeter swans are beginning to nest and use the refuge. In May, Canada geese hatch by the hundreds, ducks and cranes follow shortly thereafter.