USFWS National Digital Library

- 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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- 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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- "Sirenians of the world"
- Buildings, facilities and structures; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Education; Education outreach; Employees (USFWS); Environmental education; Public access; Recreation; Service patch; Uniforms; Visitor services; Wildlife...
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee shares a poster about the Manatee.
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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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- 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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- Water level.
- 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;...
- A view from the kayak.
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- Paddling fun!
- 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;...
- Visitors can enjoy a kayaking adventure on the refuge, tours are offered too.
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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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- Front row seats!
- 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;...
- These passengers are enjoying the thrills of being in the front row of this pontoon boat tour of the refuge. One of the many activities offered.
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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Wood stork hunts a meal
- 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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- Wood stork forages for food
- 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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- Wood stork pair forage for food
- 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 listed as endangered.
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- Wood stork wades in search of a meal.
- 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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