Species of concern; Birds; Habitat restoration; Wildlife refuges; Wildlife viewing;
A burrowing owl flies over its habitat in the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge has created artificial homes for the burrowing owl which the birds readily accept.
Connecting people with nature; Youth; Work of the Service; Education; Education outreach; Wildlife refuges; Employees (USFWS); uniforms; service patch;
Visiting students learn about birding from USFWS employees at the William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge.
The majestic short-tailed albatross, an endangered seabird, is the largest albatross in the North Pacific with a wing span of 7 to 7.5 feet and golden plumage on its heads and nape. Once thought to be the most abundant albatross species in the...
The Colorado butterfly plant is a member of the evening primrose family and is a short-lived perennial herb with one to several reddish, pubescent stems that are 50–80 centimeters (cm) (2–3 feet) tall. The lower leaves are lance-shaped with...
The Colorado hookless cactus is a barrel shaped cactus that ranges from 1.2 to 4.8 inches (in.) (3 to 12 centimeters (cm)) tall, with exceptional plants up to 12 in. (30 cm) tall. Stems range from 1.6 to 3.6 in. (4 to 9 cm) in diameter. The stems...
The Colorado hookless cactus is a barrel shaped cactus that ranges from 1.2 to 4.8 inches (in.) (3 to 12 centimeters (cm)) tall, with exceptional plants up to 12 in. (30 cm) tall. Stems range from 1.6 to 3.6 in. (4 to 9 cm) in diameter. The stems...
Birds; Bluethroats; Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge; Alaska
The Bluethroat is one of the smallest members of the Thrush family measuring 5.5 (14 cm) inches in length. The colorful blue throat pattern distinguishes this breeding male from other species. Nests are found on the tundra in thickets near water....
Birds; Bluethroats; Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge; Alaska
The Bluethroat is one of the smallest members of the Thrush family measuring 5.5 (14 cm) inches in length. The colorful blue throat pattern distinguishes this breeding male from other species. Nests are found on the tundra in thickets near water....
Birds; Bluethroats; Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge; Alaska
The Bluethroat is one of the smallest members of the Thrush family measuring 5.5 (14 cm) inches in length. The colorful blue throat pattern distinguishes this breeding male from other species. Nests are found on the tundra in thickets near water....
The Bluethroat is one of the smallest members of the Thrush family measuring 5.5 (14 cm) inches in length. The colorful blue throat pattern distinguishes this breeding male from other species. Nests are found on the tundra in thickets near water....