Becharof NWR, King Salmon, Alaska: Tundra, mountains, and still-smoldering volcanoes, part of the Pacific "Ring of Fire," fill the senses as far as the eye can see at Becharof National Wildlife Refuge. Mt. Paulik volcano, seen here, is...
Aerial view of herd of caribou on the Arctic coastal plains. For more information about this refuge and the caribou visit http://alaska.fws.gov/nwr/arctic/caribou.htm
One of several rivers that pass under the Dalton Highway, these rivers are gateways for invasive plants to move down the river system into refuges like the Kanuti, and Koyukuk NWR; Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge; KNWR; Recreation; Tourism;...
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....
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....