USFWS National Digital Library

- Orange Hawkweed, Sand Point, Alaska
- Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge; AMNWR; Birds; Coastal environments; Islands; biology; work of the refuge; Aleutians; Aleutian Islands; Invasive species; invasives; invasive Plants
- Orange Hawkweed, known also as "devilweed" has invaded many communities in Alaska. It is recognized as an ecologically invasive plant and noxious weed in the United States and Canada and threatens biodiversity. Once established ,it...
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- Aerial photography; Agribusiness; Agricultural ecosystems; Agriculture; Air Pollution; Aircraft; Alpine environments; Amphibians; Amphibious vehicles; Anadromous species; Animal industry; Aquaculture; Aquatic animals; Aquatic birds; Aquatic...
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- Railroad vine and white sand
- Biodiversity; Coastal environments;
- White sand beach with several types of beach vegetation and water in the distance.
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- Sea oats and other beach vegetation
- Biodiversity; Coastal environments;
- Close view of sea oats with railroad vine and other vegetation in background.
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- Plants in wetland
- Biodiversity; Scenics; Wetlands; Wildlife refuges;
- Varied plants growing in wetland with bald cypress in distance.
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- Mojave Yucca plant and cactus.
- Aquatic environments; Arid environments; Coastal environments; Biodiversity; Desert plants; Deserts; Flowering plants; Foliage; Grasses; Marine environments; Panoramics; Plants; Scenics; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges;
- Scenic photograph of Mojave Yucca plant and cactus near water.
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- Wide shot of the coast of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge.
- Aquatic environments; Arid environments; Coastal environments; Biodiversity; Desert plants; Deserts; Flowering plants; Foliage; Grasses; Marine environments; Panoramics; Plants; Scenics; Vegetation; Habitat restoration; Wildlife refuges;
- Panoramic view of the coast of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, Bahia Grande wetland habitat restoration.
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- Wetland area with algae.
- Aquaculture; Aquatic environments; Aquatic plants; Biodiversity; Environments (Natural); Plants; Ponds; Trees; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges;
- Various wetland vegetation including algae.
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- Alligator warning sign.
- Aquaculture; Aquatic environments; Aquatic plants; Biodiversity; Environments (Natural); Plants; Ponds; Trees; Vegetation; Reptiles; Signs; Wildlife refuges;
- A reminder not to get eaten is always helpful when viewing beautiful wetlands.
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- Green Jay on a Javelina or Collared Peccary.
- Biodiversity; Birds; Invasive species; Mammals; Perching birds; Wildlife refuges;
- Politely perched upon a Javelina, a Green jay is smiling.
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- Diversity!
- Aquatic birds; Aquatic environments; Biodiversity; Birds; Coastal environments; Environments (Natural); Estuarine environments; Marine birds; Marine environments; Ponds; Public access; Sanctuaries; Scenics; Wading birds; Wildlife refuges;
- Several species of birds can be found at feeding time on the refuge, including Roseate spoonbills. This is a feeding frenzy for the lucky visitor, where all the birds frolic about trying to get a meal at once.
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- Biking at the refuge
- Aquatic birds; Aquatic environments; Birds; Coastal environments; Environments (Natural); Marine environments; Marine birds; Scenics; Wildlife refuges; Biking; Biodiversity; Birdwatching; Children; Connecting people with nature; Leisure activities;...
- The shores of the refuge are lined with visitors being treated to species of birds they rarely get to see.
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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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- Teachers learning the joys of nature.
- 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...
- Two environmental education science teachers enjoying the canoe tour on the refuge.
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- Climate Change and Extreme Weather: What the Conservation Professional Needs to Know
- Videography;Webinar;
- Safeguarding Wildlife from Climate Change - NWF/NCTC Webinar Series. Presented by Dr. Amanda Staudt, Senior Scientist, Climate and Energy Program, National Wildlife Federation. July 18, 2012.
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- Why Natural History Matters
- Videography;Webinar;
- OSA Webinar Series - Presented by: Chris Filardi, Director Pacific Programs, American Museum and Natural History, Center for Biodiversity and Conservation. November 17, 2010
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- Climate Change and Biodiversity - Forecasting from the Past
- Videography;planning;Webinar;wildlife conservation;climate change;
- Safeguarding Wildlife from Climate Change - NWF/NCTC Webinar Series. Presented by Dr. Steven Jackson, University of Wyoming. February 2011.
- Videos