USFWS National Digital Library

- Pribilof rat prevention, Mark Rukovishnikoff
- ALASKA MARITIME NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE; AMNWR; Birds; birding; Marine birds ; rats; habitat; Coastal environments; biology. Rat prevention; Pribilof Islands
- These stations are aarmed with snap traps and rat poison. July 2001
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- Rat-free island sign on St. Paul Island
- ALASKA MARITIME NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE; AMNWR; Birds; birding; Marine birds ; rats; habitat; Coastal environments; biology. Rat prevention
- Local ordinances for the Villages of St. Paul and St. George prohibit rat infested ships from entering the harbor, allow for inspection of ships and requires fish processing plants to maintain a rodent prevention program.
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- Fish and Wildlife Service worker and volunteer in vehicle
- Coastal environments; Employees (USFWS); Habitat restoration; Islands; Logo; Refuges; Transportation; Volunteers; Wetland restoration; Wildlife refuges;
- Fish and Wildlife Service worker and Fish and Wildlife volunteer riding on all-terrain-vehicle while talking about the restoration project at the Refuge.
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- Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program Symbols
- Logo;
- These are the legally established symbols of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program. These symbols are used by manufacturers and merchandisers to indicate products taxed under the respective WSFR grant...
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- Visitors admire the ocean view at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
- Aquatic environments; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Marine environments; Panoramics; Plants; Recreation; Recreation sites; Tourism; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges;
- Two visitors share the setting sun and ocean views from white sandy beach.
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- Sunset over the ocean at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
- Aquatic birds; Aquatic environments; Birds; Coastal environments; Marine environments; Marine birds; Panoramics; Perching birds; Places (Human-made); Scenics; Structures; Buildings, facilities and structures; Wildlife refuges;
- The setting sun sparkles on the ocean with birds perched on pilings to view the event.
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- Alligator warning sign at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
- Amphibians; Aquatic animals; Aquatic environments; Coastal environments; Ponds; Predators; Signs; Wetlands; Wildlife management; Reptiles; Threatened species; Wildlife refuges;
- This sign provides a distinct reminder and warning that alligators rule these waters.
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- Little girl among tall trees on boardwalk at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
- Buildings, facilities and structures; Children; Coastal environments; Conifers; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Recreation; Recreation sites; Scenics; Softwoods; Structures; Tourism; Trees; Tropical...
- Walking on the boardwalk, a little girl passes the beauty of the palm trees.
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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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- Nonbreeding Little Blue heron.
- Aquatic birds; Birds; Coastal environments; Environments (Natural); Marine birds; Shorebirds; Wetlands; Wildlife refuges;
- Close-up photograph of a nonbreeding Little Blue heron.
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- Egret and ducks in water.
- Aquatic birds; Aquatic environments; Aquatic plants; Birds; Coastal environments; Flowering plants; Plants; Scenics; Shorebirds; Vegetation; Wading birds; Waterfowl; Wetlands; Wildlife refuges;
- Great egret stands by the water waiting for fish.
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- Did you get the shot?
- Aquatic environments; Birdwatching; Boating; Boats; Coastal environments; Leisure activities; Photography; Recreation; Tourism; Transportation; Wildlife refuges; Wildlife viewing;
- Visitors get to view and photograph wildlife from a boat, too much fun.
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- Driftwood along the shore.
- Aquatic environments; Banks; Coastal environments; Environments (Natural); Erosion; Marine environments; Panoramics; Plants; Scenics; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges;
- Gentle waters lap against an open shoreline complete with driftwood.
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- Observation deck on shoreline.
- Aquatic environments; Buildings, facilities and structures; Coastal environments; Marine environments; Recreation sites; Scenics; Structures; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges;
- This observation deck extends out from the sandy banks of the ocean, offering an elevated view.
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- This is close enough!
- Amphibians; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Emblems; Employees (USFWS); Icons; Interpretation; Leisure activities; Recreation; Recreation sites; Reptiles; Resource management; Service patch; Tourism; Threatened species;...
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee shares a unique life long memory with a refuge visitor and an Alligator.
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- Visitors viewing wildlife from blind.
- Birdwatching; Buildings, facilities and structures; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Interpretation; Leisure activities; Places (Human-made); Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Signs; Tourism; Visitor services;...
- Visitors using a spotting scope from a blind to view their favorite birds.
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- Ready to see and photograph anything!
- Aquatic environments; Birdwatching; Buildings, facilities and structures; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Leisure activities; Marine environments; Panoramics; Photography; Places (Human-made); Plants; Public access; Recreation;...
- Couple spending an enjoyable afternoon watching and photographing wildlife on the refuge.
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- Deck with a view!
- Aquatic environments; Banks; Coastal environments; Environments (Natural); Foliage; Forests; Panoramics; Plants; Scenics; Vegetation; Wildlife refuges;
- Scenic view from one of the observation decks overlooking the tree canopy.
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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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