USFWS National Digital Library

- San Diego border sector project
- Places (Human-made);
- People stand and talk near the San Diego sector.
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- From the Secretary
- 4 Dear Citizens: This booklet provides information for citizen stewards and landowners, who embody President Bush’s vision of cooperative conservation— a vision built upon innovation, local ideas, inspiration and incentives, and on- the- ground...
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- St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Lighthouse sign.
- Cultural resources; Education; Historic sites; History; Interpretation; Military; Navigation; Partnerships; Marine environments; Places (Human-made); Rivers and streams; Shipping industry; Ships; Signs; Structures; Transportation; Wildlife refuges;
- A descriptive sign about the lighthouse, resting in the cool shade.
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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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- Visitor Center building for Aransas and Matagorda Island National Wildlife Refuges.
- Buildings, facilities and structures; Interpretation; Leisure activities; Management; Places (Human-made); Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Signs; Structures; Tourism; Visitor services; Wildlife refuges;
- Exterior view of the Visitor Center building for Aransas and Matagorda Island National Wildlife Refuges.
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- Visitor receives great service.
- Buildings, facilities and structures; Interpretation; Leisure activities; Management; Places (Human-made); Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Signs; Structures; Tourism; Visitor services; Wildlife refuges; Emblems; Logo; Uniforms;...
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service volunteer shows refuge visitor the best routes to take around the refuge.
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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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- 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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- Ready to serve.
- Buildings, facilities and structures; Connecting people with nature; Emblems; Icons; Interpretation; Leisure activities; Logo; Management; Personnel; Places (Human-made); Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Service patch; Signs;...
- The ever helpful and dedicated volunteers are always there to make the most of your refuge experience.
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- Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge sign.
- Buildings, facilities and structures; Emblems; Logo; Places (Human-made); Plants; Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Service patch; Signs; Tourism; Vegetation; Visitor services; Wildlife refuges;
- Planted among cacti and palms, the refuge sign beckons visitors, come play, enjoy, live a little.
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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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- The latest thing.
- Birds; Birdwatching; Buildings, facilities and structures; Emblems; Environmental education; Equipment; Exhibits; Game birds; Game management; Icons; Illustrations; Interpretation; Leisure activities; Logo; Management; Marine birds; Migratory...
- A new way to track bird sightings on the refuge using the eBird Trail Tracker at the visitor center.
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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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- 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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- All are welcome.
- Buildings, facilities and structures; Children; Connecting people with nature; Education; Education outreach; Emblems; Exhibits; Illustrations; Interpretation; Leisure activities; Logo; Places (Human-made); Public access; Recreation; Signs;...
- People of all ages enjoy entering the refuge visitor center to begin their wildlife and nature experience.
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