This photo was taken atop a bridge at White River National Wildlife Refuge in St. Charles, Arkansas. White River was 95% flooded as of this posting date (May 31, 2011.)
Pine savannas are open, nearly treeless, fire-dependent plant communities dominated by well-developed ground cover and some low-growing shrubs with only scattered trees. The refuge is approx. 5216 acres pine savanna.
The original presettlement...
Pine savannas are open, nearly treeless, fire-dependent plant communities dominated by well-developed ground cover and some low-growing shrubs with only scattered trees. The refuge is approx. 5216 acres pine savanna.
The original presettlement...
Pine savannas are open, nearly treeless, fire-dependent plant communities dominated by well-developed ground cover and some low-growing shrubs with only scattered trees. The refuge is approx. 5216 acres pine savanna.
The original presettlement...
Pine savannas are open, nearly treeless, fire-dependent plant communities dominated by well-developed ground cover and some low-growing shrubs with only scattered trees. The refuge is approx. 5216 acres pine savanna.
The original presettlement...
Pine savannas are open, nearly treeless, fire-dependent plant communities dominated by well-developed ground cover and some low-growing shrubs with only scattered trees. The refuge is approx. 5216 acres pine savanna.
The original presettlement...
Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge; Louisiana; Resource management
LACASSINE NWR, LOUISIANA, EMPLOYEE ON AIRBOAT. National wildlife refuge employees care for lands that provide virtually every type of habitat needed for the survival of fish and wildlife. Navigating the bayous, flooded bottomland hardwood areas,...
White River NWR, DeWitt, Arkansas: White River National Wildlife Refuge lies along 90 miles of Arkansas' White River near its confluence with the Arkansas and Mississippi rivers. Seasonal flooding of these three mighty waterways creates a...
Habitat: Salt, brackish, and fresh marshes, rice fields, mangroves. May forage in any kind of shallow water, commonly flying to feed in fresh water even in coastal regions. Foraging sites include marshes, mudflats, flooded pastures, lake edges,...
Artwork depicting arid, desolate plains in the upper half, and a flooded city in the lower half. Pictured in the lower left corner is a duck wearing eye glass, and a top hat, and carrying an umbrella and suitcase. Suitcase is labeled "Duck...
