USFWS National Digital Library

- Good Question!
- Aquatic animals; Buildings, facilities and structures; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Education; Education outreach; Emblems; Employees (USFWS); Endangered species; Environmental education; Exhibitions; Illustrations;...
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee answers questions about the Manatee, an Endangered species found in Florida.
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- Wood stork spreads its wings.
- Aquatic birds; Aquatic environments; Banks; Birds; Coastal environments; Endangered species; Environments (Natural); Marine birds; Marine environments; Sanctuaries; Wildlife refuges;
- This Wood stork is one of the rare sights in Florida at this refuge and it is on the Endangered Species List.
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- White Ibis pair on a branch.
- Aquatic birds; Aquatic environments; Birds; Coastal environments; Environments (Natural); Estuarine environments; Marine birds; Marine environments; Public access; Sanctuaries; Scenics; Wading birds; Wildlife refuges;
- Two White Ibis bask in the warm florida sun.
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- Final Approach!
- Aquatic birds; Aquatic environments; Birds; Coastal environments; Environments (Natural); Marine environments; Marine birds; Scenics; Wildlife refuges;
- This Brown pelican is one of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service success stories, it has been delisted from the Threatened and Endangered species list and on the road to recovery of the species.
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- Landing gear down!
- Aquatic birds; Aquatic environments; Birds; Coastal environments; Environments (Natural); Marine environments; Marine birds; Scenics; Wildlife refuges;
- This pelican reminds us humans that we were not the first to invent water skiing.
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- Having a beautiful flight!
- Aquatic birds; Aquatic environments; Birds; Coastal environments; Environments (Natural); Marine environments; Marine birds; Scenics; Wildlife refuges;
- A Great blue heron reminds us of just how beautiful life can be.
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- It's a bird!
- Aquatic birds; Aquatic environments; Birds; Coastal environments; Environments (Natural); Marine environments; Marine birds; Scenics; Wildlife refuges;
- This Osprey is one more reason to go to florida.
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- Crocodile sighting!
- Aquatic environments; Aquatic animals; Coastal environments; Reptiles; Threatened species; Wildlife refuges; Endangered species;
- This rare site of the American Crocodile is one of the many species available on the refuge. This one is Endangered and Threatened.
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- Smiling for the camera!
- Aquatic environments; Aquatic animals; Coastal environments; Reptiles; Threatened species; Wildlife refuges;
- This alligator enjoys smiling for the camera, a special treat for visitors.
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- We just love this place!
- Aquatic environments; Aquatic birds; Birds; Birdwatching; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Emblems; Environments (Natural); Icons; Interpretation; Islands; Leisure activities; Logo; Marine environments; Panoramics; Personnel;...
- Two of the many happy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service volunteers waiting to welcome you to the refuge and share the fun.
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- Mangrove roots.
- Aquatic environments; Aquatic plants; Coastal environments; Environments (Natural); Islands; Marine environments; Plants; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges;
- Mangrove provides an island in the water.
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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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- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and local police working together.
- Aquatic environments; Boating; Boats; Coastal environments; Coastal zone management; Crafts; Emblems; Employees (USFWS); Environments (Natural); Equipment; Icons; Law enforcement; Logo; Management; Marine environments; Personnel; Partnerships;...
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and local police working together keeping visitors, boaters and wildlife safe.
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- Girl making raccoon mask.
- Art; Buildings, facilities and structures; Children; Connecting people with nature; Crafts; Education; Education outreach; Emblems; Employees (USFWS); Environmental education; Icons; Illustrations; Interpretation; Logo; Mammals; Personnel;...
- This little girl is having fun creating her very own raccoon mask with the help of her new friend, one of our own U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees.
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- Thumbs up!
- Automobiles; Buildings, facilities and structures; Coastal environments; Emblems; Icons; Leisure activities; Motor vehicles; Personnel; Public access; Recreation; Roads; Service patch; Structures; Tourism; Transportation; Uniforms; Vehicles;...
- This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service volunteer gives a thumbs up to visitors, showing his total enjoyment with this new electric car, which helps him be accessible to help people on the miles of wildlife drive.
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- Mother-in-Law tongue exotic invasive plant.
- Biological control; Coastal environments; Coastal restoration; Ecosystem recovery; Environmental quality; Habitat fragmentation; Habitat restoration; Invasive species; Islands; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges; Work of the Service; Employees (USFWS);...
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee inspects Mother-in-Law tongue exotic invasive plant. Also known as Snake plant.
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- Nicker Bean plant, a native invasive species.
- Biological control; Coastal environments; Coastal restoration; Ecosystem recovery; Environmental quality; Habitat fragmentation; Habitat restoration; Invasive species; Islands; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges; Work of the Service; Employees (USFWS);...
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee inspects Nicker Bean plant, a native invasive species on J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
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- Nicker Bean plant, a native invasive species.
- Biological control; Coastal environments; Coastal restoration; Ecosystem recovery; Environmental quality; Habitat fragmentation; Habitat restoration; Invasive species; Islands; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges; Work of the Service; Employees (USFWS);...
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee inspects Nicker Bean plant, a native invasive species on J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
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- These mangroves are home to several species.
- Boating; Boats; Aquatic environments; Birdwatching; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Education; Environmental education; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Marine birds; Marine environments; Public access; Recreation;...
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee provides a tour of the refuge by kayak.
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- End of a perfect day.
- Boating; Boats; Aquatic environments; Birdwatching; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Education; Environmental education; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Marine birds; Marine environments; Public access; Recreation;...
- Kayakers pull into the boat house after a wonderful tour of the refuge.
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