Anaho Island facts for kids
Anaho Island is a rocky island located in Pyramid Lake. This special island is part of the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation in Washoe County, Nevada, in the U.S.. It's a place where nature is carefully protected.
What is Anaho Island?
Anaho Island stretches a little more than 1 mile (1.6 km) from north to south and also from east to west at its widest point. The island covers about 634 acres (2.5 square kilometers). That's roughly the size of 480 football fields!
This island is found in the southeastern part of Pyramid Lake. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of a small community called Sutcliffe.
Why is Anaho Island Special?
The entire island is a protected area known as the Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge. This means no people live on the island. To keep the wildlife safe, boats are not allowed within 1,000 feet (305 meters) of the island's shores. This rule helps protect the animals that call the island home.
Home to Many Birds
The main reason Anaho Island is protected is because it's a very important home for American white pelicans. It is one of the two largest pelican colonies in the western United States. These large, white birds come to the island to build their nests and raise their young.
Many other types of birds also use this rocky island as a safe place to breed. These include California gulls, Caspian terns, double-crested cormorants, great blue herons, black-crowned night herons, and snowy egrets. It's like a busy bird nursery!
See also
In Spanish: Isla Anaho para niños
