Tag: national wildlife refuge

Birding

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge: Lighthouse and Seabirds

December 17, 2024 by Hannah No Comments

I find it interesting that a functional structure, like a lighthouse, has such a siren call that many people flock to it. Whether you...

Trips

The Whistling Ducks of Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge

May 7, 2019 by Erika Zambello 2 Comments

I couldn’t believe it. On a sandbar in the center of the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, hundreds of ducks swirled around each other or...

Trips

Birding Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana

April 2, 2019 by Erika Zambello No Comments

Louisiana is known for a lot of things. Mardis Gras, New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina, crawfish, oil production, coastal erosion, chemical plants; all encompassed within...

Trips

Birding on the way to the scalloping fields: St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

August 8, 2017 by Erika Zambello No Comments

I was itching to get out of the car and bird. My binoculars were on the seat right next to me, so close and...

Conservation

The Wildlife Conservation Stamp: An Additional Income Stream for Our National Wildlife Refuges

November 16, 2012 by Larry 23 Comments

President Obama has added 10 new refuges in his first term. Many of these refuges and associated Conservation Areas, which have the potential to...

Birding

Welcome Back Waterfowl at Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge

March 30, 2012 by Carrie 2 Comments

Around thirty miles from Missoula in the Bitterroot Valley lies the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge. Like several of my favorite NWRs, this one...

Conservation

Conserving the Future: Bold Bird Ideas

March 16, 2011 by Mike 3 Comments

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service desperately needs your feedback as they craft a new vision for our National Wildlife Refuge System. More important,...

Trips

Great Birding Sites From Great Birding Bloggers

November 26, 2007 by Mike 2 Comments

In response to the BIRD: The Definitive Visual Guide giveaway, three great birding bloggers have recommended three great birding sites. If you’re looking for...

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