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- Visitors viewing wildlife from blind.
- Birdwatching; Buildings, facilities and structures; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Interpretation; Leisure activities; Places (Human-made); Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Signs; Tourism; Visitor services;...
- Visitors using a spotting scope from a blind to view their favorite birds.
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- Castle Rock in California
- Coastal environments; Scenics; Islands;
- Castle Rock a 14-acre island located less than 2 miles off the coast of Crescent City, California. A part of the National Wildlife Refuge System, Castle Rock is the second largest seabird breeding colony along the California coast, hosting more...
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- Bird by Run Off Pool
- Erosion; Water conservation; Water management; Wildlife refuges; Birds;
- Severe run off on the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge created pools large enough to draw the attention of birds.
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- Fishing at Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge
- Fishing; Recreation; Wildlife refuges;
- Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge is located In the Mission Valley of Northwest Montana, within the boundaries of the Flathead Indian Reservation. It is about 5 miles south of Ronan and 50 miles north of Missoula. The primary purpose of the refuge...
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- Fishing at Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge
- Fishing; Recreation; Wildlife refuges;
- Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge is located In the Mission Valley of Northwest Montana, within the boundaries of the Flathead Indian Reservation. It is about 5 miles south of Ronan and 50 miles north of Missoula. The primary purpose of the refuge...
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- Man fishes with his dog at his side at Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge
- Fishing; Recreation; Wildlife refuges;
- Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge is located In the Mission Valley of Northwest Montana, within the boundaries of the Flathead Indian Reservation. It is about 5 miles south of Ronan and 50 miles north of Missoula. The primary purpose of the refuge...
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- Warden Paul Kroegel and Visitors At Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
- Florida; History; centennial
- Warden Paul Kroegel, (with brown pelican) would visit the island to conduct surveys or check on the birds. The birds seemed to trust him and he could approach without disturbing them. He is shown here with his son Rodney and the mother of George...
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- Narrow-leaved Coneflower
- Flowering plants; Plants;
- Close up of a reddish pink flower with a very dark purple, nearly black, center. Often found in prairie grasslands, and a favorite for both butterflies and birds. For more information about wildflowers visit the National Plants Database Additional...
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- Western Grebe
- History; Birds; Migratory birds; Photography; Wildlife refuges; Waterfowl;
- A Western Grebe tending its nest in Klamath Marsh. The courtship ceremonies Grebes perform (a series of displays in ritualized, mechanical, sequences) are among the most complex known in birds.
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- WO4961 Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
- Scenics; Aquatic environments; Parks; Wetlands
- Landscapes; Water; estuaries; Marshes
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- Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival viewing station
- Shorebirds; Wildlife viewing; Migratory birds Birds; birding; Recreation
- Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival viewing stations allow good viewing of large varieties of migratory birds. This festival is usually held the 1st or 2nd weekend of May and is sponsored by Alaska Maritime NWR and the Homer Chamber of Commerce
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- Burrowing Owl Outside Artificial Burrow
- Species of concern; Habitat restoration; Birds; Wildlife refuges; Wildlife viewing;
- A burrowing owl stands outside of an artificial burrow. Cibola National Wildlife Refuge has constructed artificial homes for the birds.
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- Wetlands on Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge
- Wetlands; Wildlife refuges; Birds; Migratory birds;
- View of a wetlands on the Tule Lake National Wildlife refuge dotted with a variety of migratory birds.
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- Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
- Wildlife refuges; Rivers and streams;
- Located along the meandering Bitterroot River and surrounded by majestic towering mountains, the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge offers spectacular viewing opportunities of the landscape and wildlife. The Refuge's location in the scenic and...
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- Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
- Wildlife refuges; Rivers and streams;
- Located along the meandering Bitterroot River and surrounded by majestic towering mountains, the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge offers spectacular viewing opportunities of the landscape and wildlife. The Refuge's location in the scenic and...
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- Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
- Wildlife refuges; Rivers and streams;
- Located along the meandering Bitterroot River and surrounded by majestic towering mountains, the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge offers spectacular viewing opportunities of the landscape and wildlife. The Refuge's location in the scenic and...
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- Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge Scenic
- Wildlife refuges; Scenics; Lakes; Islands;
- Anaho Island Refuge is a rocky island that rises from the waters of Pyramid Lake in Washoe County, Nevada. The refuge was established for the benefit and protection of colonial nesting species and other migratory birds. It supports breeding...
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- Waterfowl
- Wildlife refuges; Waterfowl;
- Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge is located In the Mission Valley of Northwest Montana, within the boundaries of the Flathead Indian Reservation. It is about 5 miles south of Ronan and 50 miles north of Missoula. The primary purpose of the refuge...
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- Bird banding at Izembek Lagoon
- Work of the Service; Bird banding; Wildlife refuges; Personnel; Employees (USFWS)
- Three U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees systematically band birds. Netting used to capture birds stretches from shore into the lagoon.
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