USFWS National Digital Library

- Volunteers take on boardwalk.
- Aquatic environments; Emblems; Environments (Natural); Places (Human-made); Plants; Public access; Recreation; Buildings, facilities and structures; Structures; Tourism; Vegetation; Visitor services; Volunteers; Wetlands; Wildlife refuges;
- A group of three volunteers have fun creating the new boardwalk for Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge.
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- Howard Mead oral history transcript
- Landscape conservation; Public access; Conservation; Ethics; Historic sites; Education outreach; Environmental education; Vegetation; Habitat conservation; Forest conservation; Environments (Natural); History; Places (Human-made);
- Howard Mead oral history interview as conducted by Mark Madison and Steve Laubach.
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- Red Cockaded woodpecker, (Endangered species), nest box site.
- Birds; Endangered species; Environments (Natural); Habitat conservation; Indigenous populations; Places (Human-made); Conifers; Trees; Wildlife management; Wildlife refuges; Wildlife restoration; Work of the Service;
- Close up shot of a Red Cockaded woodpecker, (Endangered species), nest box site.
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- Medium shot of the Red Cockaded woodpecker, (Endangered species), nest box site.
- Birds; Endangered species; Environments (Natural); Habitat conservation; Indigenous populations; Places (Human-made); Conifers; Trees; Wildlife management; Wildlife refuges; Wildlife restoration; Work of the Service;
- Medium shot of the Red Cockaded woodpecker, (Endangered species), nest box site.
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- Pleasant Pines.
- Birds; Endangered species; Environments (Natural); Habitat conservation; Indigenous populations; Places (Human-made); Conifers; Trees; Wildlife management; Wildlife refuges; Wildlife restoration; Work of the Service;
- Pine tree forest habitat for the Red Cockaded woodpecker, (Endangered species).
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- Marked trees.
- Birds; Endangered species; Environments (Natural); Habitat conservation; Indigenous populations; Places (Human-made); Conifers; Trees; Wildlife management; Wildlife refuges; Wildlife restoration; Work of the Service;
- These trees are marked for Red Cockaded woodpecker, (Endangered species) nests.
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- Closer vertical shot of trees.
- Birds; Endangered species; Environments (Natural); Habitat conservation; Indigenous populations; Places (Human-made); Conifers; Trees; Wildlife management; Wildlife refuges; Wildlife restoration; Work of the Service;
- These trees are marked for Red Cockaded woodpecker, (Endangered species) nests.
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- Everyone wants to see the wildlife.
- Aquatic birds; Aquatic plants; Banks; Birds; Birdwatching; Buildings, facilities and structures; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Photography; Places (Human-made); Plants; Ponds; Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Structures;...
- Visitors vie for position and take turns looking and taking photographs of the wildlife through the window in the blind.
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- Refuge wildlife viewing area
- Aquatic birds; Aquatic plants; Banks; Birds; Birdwatching; Buildings, facilities and structures; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Photography; Places (Human-made); Plants; Ponds; Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Tourism;...
- A visitor enjoys wildlife viewing area located at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
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- I can see it!
- Banks; Birds; Birdwatching; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Photography; Places (Human-made); Plants; Ponds; Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Structures; Tourism; Trees; Vegetation; Visitor services; Wildlife refuges;...
- Avid birdwatchers with all the right stuff, enjoying their favorite pastime pleasure.
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- William Giese, Jr. oral history transcript
- History; Biography; Agriculture; Employees (USFWS); Fishing; Habitat conservation; Law enforcement; Maintenance; Migratory birds; Places (Human-made); Recreation sites; Recreation; Hunting; Human impacts; Scenics; Tourism; Wilderness; Wildlife...
- Oral history interview with William Giese, Jr. Mark Madison as interviewer.
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- Nina Leopold Bradley oral history transcript.
- History; Biography; Environments (Natural); Forest conservation; Grasses; Habitat conservation; Historic sites; Places (Human-made); Land development; Landscape conservation; Soil conservation; Soil management; Songbirds;
- Nina Leopold Bradley oral history interview as conducted by Mark Madison and Steve Laubach.
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- Enjoying the boardwalk.
- Adults; Aquatic environments; Buildings, facilities and structures; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Employees (USFWS); Interpretation; Leisure activities; Marine environments; Personnel; Places (Human-made); Public access;...
- A group of visitors talk with Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge employee.
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- Almost like a day at the beach.
- Aquatic environments; Aquatic birds; Birds; Birdwatching; Buildings, facilities and structures; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Marine environments; Panoramics; Places (Human-made);...
- Two visitors watch lone seagull flying by as they enjoy the view from the observation deck extended out into the water.
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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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- 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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- Wildlife Drive observation tower.
- Aquatic environments; Birdwatching; Buildings, facilities and structures; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Marine environments; Panoramics; Places (Human-made); Ponds; Public access;...
- This observation tower located on Wildlife Drive offers visitors a grand view of the impoundment areas of the refuge, where most of the birds feed daily.
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