Aerial view of the Ni-les'tun Unit of Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Phase I construction of the 418-acre tidal marsh restoration project can be seen. Full restoration of the site will occur in Sept 2011.
Recreation; Sport Fishing; Fishes; Fishes; Trout; Alaska
Alaska fisherwoman Sarah Wolcoff with a rainbow trout taken from a southcentral Alaska stream. Early spring fishing in this area can be in windy, rainy, or snowy weather. Only the most dedicated of anglers venture out into this environment to seek...
Arctic NWR, Fairbanks, Alaska: The only time the braided rivers of the lowlands can be seen at Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is during the short polar summer. The rest of the year, they lie under several feet of snow and ice. The 20 million...
Artwork depicting arid, desolate plains in the upper half, and a flooded city in the lower half. Pictured in the lower left corner is a duck wearing eye glass, and a top hat, and carrying an umbrella and suitcase. Suitcase is labeled "Duck...
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...
Boaters, anglers, and waterfowl hunters can help prevent further spread of aquatic invasive species. For more information on the zebra mussel go to : http://protectyourwaters.net/
Animals;Aves; Birds; Birds; Duck;Waterfowl; New Jersey
Both sexes of the American Black Duck have almost identical plumage. The body is a dark brown color, the crown is a lighter brown on the neck and head, with a dark stripe through the eye. In flight, the white wing linings can be seen in contrast...
Captured gray wolf for transport to Idaho for release - part of the effort to rebuild self-sustaining populations of gray wolves in the Unites States so the species can be removed from the endangered species list.
Chuckwalla (Sauromalus obesus) is the largest of the lizards on the refuge and is present in all of the mountain ranges. Although extremely wary, the chuckwalla can often be seen sunning itself on top of distant boulders. It is strictly a...
Classic U-shaped valley carved by retreating mountain glaciers. Many glacial features can be seen: cirques, horns, arete ridges, till, hanging valleys.
Close up of a purple and white flower with red and yellow center. Found in fields and along road sides. A popular garden favorite and can be used for medicinal purposes. A main source of food for butterflies and in the fall birds feed on the seed...
Coachella Valley NWR, Thousand Palms, California: Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established specifically to protect the endangered Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard. As you can see, this fascinating little creature blends in...
David Warnberg with a nice pink salmon caught in Alexander Creek, Alaska. The pink is also known as the Humpy. You can see where this salmon gets the nickname when you look at this large male specimen. The pink is an aggressive fish and is known...
David Warnberg with a very nice fly rod caught red (sockeye) salmon taken on the Kenai River near the confluence of the Russian River. This is one of the most popular fisheries in Alaska. Although you can use a spinning or baitcasting rod, if you...
