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...
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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Seabird Marine Mammal Oceanographic Coordinated Investigation (SMMOCI) project. "Puffin Grubbing " describes the technique used to find and examine birds.
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
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...
Starling sitting on dead branch in Siskiyou County, California. A non native species, european starlings were introduced to the United States in Central Park, New York in the early 1890's. All of the European Starlings found today in North...
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.
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...
Teacher taking notes on bird caught for banding; image taken during National Conservation Training Center course OUT8163 Connecting People to Nature Through Birds.
Close-up of person's hands holding bird and putting band on leg with needle-nose plyers; image taken during National Conservation Training Center course OUT8163 Connecting People to Nature Through Birds.
Teacher showing class how to weigh bird captured for banding by using scales and placing bird in paper bag; image taken during National Conservation Training Center course OUT8163 Connecting People to Nature Through Birds.
Hands of teacher holding male cardinal in preparation for banding; note band being held in fingers; image taken during National Conservation Training Center course OUT8163 Connecting People to Nature Through Birds.
Student being shown by teacher how to correctly hold bird being prepared for banding; image taken during National Conservation Training Center course OUT8163 Connecting People to Nature Through Birds.
Student seated at table during class and concentrating on what the teacher is saying; image taken during National Conservation Training Center course OUT8163 Connecting People to Nature Through Birds.
