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- Beautiful Spanish moss.
- Arboreal environments; Environments (Natural); Foliage; Flowering plants; Plants; Public access; Recreation; Scenics; Tourism; Trees; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges;
- Hanging from the trees, inviting all who pass by to admire the unique plant we call Spanish moss.
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- Baby Owl in a tree.
- Birds; Birds of prey; Foliage; Plants; Trees; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges;
- Staying close to the nest, a baby Owl sits and stares.
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- Swinging bridge at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
- Arboreal environments; Birdwatching; Buildings, facilities and structures; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Foliage; Flowering plants; Forests; Leisure activities; Panoramics; Places (Human-made); Plants; Public access;...
- Visitors can try this exciting swinging bridge for walking at treetop level, or use the stairs at the observation tower.
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- What do you mean I can't fly yet?
- Birds; Birds of prey; Foliage; Plants; Trees; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges;
- A baby Owl is perched as if ready to take off and fly, just one more wonder of the refuge.
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- Another great birdwatching day.
- Aquatic environments; Arboreal environments; Banks; Birdwatching; Buildings, facilities and structures; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Flowering plants; Foliage; Leisure activities; Panoramics; Places (Human-made); Plants;...
- This couple are among the many visitors who come to the refuge for birdwatching opportunities.
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- Martha, Please look this one up.
- Aquatic environments; Arboreal environments; Banks; Birdwatching; Buildings, facilities and structures; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Flowering plants; Foliage; Leisure activities; Panoramics; Places (Human-made); Plants;...
- This couple can't get enough of birdwatching and this observation deck makes it so convenient.
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- I wonder what those ducks are thinking?
- Aquatic environments; Arboreal environments; Banks; Birdwatching; Buildings, facilities and structures; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Flowering plants; Foliage; Leisure activities; Panoramics; Places (Human-made); Plants;...
- This beautiful and calming wetland experience is available to all who visit the refuge.
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- Beautiful day for birdwatching.
- Aquatic environments; Arboreal environments; Banks; Birdwatching; Buildings, facilities and structures; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Flowering plants; Foliage; Leisure activities; Panoramics; Places (Human-made); Plants;...
- Visitors marvel in the beautiful settings available for watching their favorite birds.
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- Phragmites again!
- Aquaculture; Aquatic environments; Aquatic plants; Biological control; Ecosystem recovery; Employees (USFWS); Environmental quality; Foliage; Habitat conservation; Habitat fragmentation; Habitat restoration; Invasive species; Resource management;...
- Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge employee inspects a patch of phragmites, an invasive species on the refuge.
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- Morning Dew.
- Aquatic environments; Aquatic plants; Foliage; Plants; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges;
- The morning dew gently rests on the fern leaf, providing life giving moisture.
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- Float your cares away.
- Aquatic plants; Aquatic environments; Adults; Aquaculture; Banks; Children; Foliage; Forests; Leisure activities; Plants; Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Rivers and streams; Scenics; Visitor services; Water sports; Wildlife refuges;...
- Families find floating down the river exciting and fun.
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- Aquatic trail of laughter and fun.
- Aquatic plants; Aquatic environments; Adults; Aquaculture; Banks; Children; Foliage; Forests; Leisure activities; Plants; Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Rivers and streams; Scenics; Visitor services; Water sports; Wildlife refuges;...
- A lucky group of people enjoying a canoe tour of the refuge. One of the wonderful offerings of Alligator River national Wildlife Refuge.
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- Miles of smiles.
- Aquatic plants; Aquatic environments; Adults; Aquaculture; Banks; Children; Foliage; Forests; Leisure activities; Plants; Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Rivers and streams; Scenics; Visitor services; Water sports; Wildlife refuges;...
- A father and daughter share a splendid bonding experience on the water. An adventure they will always remember.
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- Bayou Sauvage Ridge Trail After Katrina093
- Buildings, facilities and structures; Climate effects; Deciduous Trees; Ecosystem recovery; Environmental quality; Environments (Natural); Foliage; Habitat fragmentation; Plants; Pollution cleanup; Soil degradation; Structures; Trees; Vegetation;...
- Hurricane Katrina delivers damage to the Ridge Trail and the rest of the refuge.
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- Damage to Ridge Trail after hurricane Katrina.
- Buildings, facilities and structures; Climate effects; Deciduous Trees; Ecosystem recovery; Environmental quality; Environments (Natural); Foliage; Habitat fragmentation; Plants; Pollution cleanup; Soil degradation; Structures; Trees; Vegetation;...
- Hurricane Katrina damage to Ridge Trail.
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- Damage to Ridge Trail after hurricane Katrina.
- Buildings, facilities and structures; Climate effects; Deciduous Trees; Ecosystem recovery; Environmental quality; Environments (Natural); Foliage; Habitat fragmentation; Plants; Pollution cleanup; Soil degradation; Structures; Trees; Vegetation;...
- Hurricane Katrina damage to Ridge Trail.
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- Touring by canoe
- Aquatic environments; Aquatic plants; Banks; Biodiversity; Boating; Boats; Connecting people with nature; Education; Education outreach; Environmental education; Environmental quality; Environments (Natural); Foliage; Flowering plants; Leisure...
- Taking a tour by canoe is one of the many activities available to visitors at the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge. Here a group of environmental education science teachers take the tour.
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- Lone Ibis in marsh.
- Aquatic birds; Aquatic environments; Aquatic plants; Banks; Biodiversity; Birds; Environments (Natural); Foliage; Plants; Ponds; Vegetation; Wading birds; Wildlife refuges;
- A White Ibis stands in a marsh, searching for a meal. Part of the natural habitat at Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge.
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- Natural habitat.
- Aquatic birds; Aquatic environments; Aquatic plants; Banks; Biodiversity; Birds; Environments (Natural); Foliage; Plants; Ponds; Vegetation; Wading birds; Wildlife refuges;
- A scenic spot on the refuge causes one to reflect and enjoy the many wonders of nature.
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- Great Egret on a snag.
- Aquatic birds; Aquatic environments; Aquatic plants; Banks; Biodiversity; Birds; Environments (Natural); Foliage; Plants; Ponds; Vegetation; Wading birds; Wildlife refuges;
- A Great Egret perches on a snag, enjoying the many offerings of the refuge.
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