Birds; Birds of prey; Endangered species; Migratory birds; Raptors;
This is a fact sheet describing the peregrine falcon in North America. It outlines the history of the bird, its decline in the mid-twentieth century due to DDT, and its successful recovery in the years since.
A multidisciplinary education guide for grades 2-12 (with sections on "How to Adapt" for Preschool - 1st grade, home schools, youth groups, and nature centers)
This publication is is the result of a Fish and Wildlife Countermeasures Coordination Project undertaken by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The goals of the project include the development of national “best practices” using...
Oral history interview with Jerry Lawhorn concerning adaptations make to airplanes used by FWS, interviewed by Jim King and Bruce Conant. Tape transcription by: Mary E. Smith
History; Biography; Fish hatcheries; Employees (USFWS);
James Bayman oral history interview as conducted by Ed LaMotte. In addition to working at different hatcheries, James Bayman also worked at the Western Fish Nutrition Lab.
Joe Spicciani oral history interview with Ed Grossman. It should be noted that, at the time of this interview, Mr. Spicciani was still employed with the Fish and Wildlife Service as the Skipper of the research vessel Curlew.