10,000 Birds

APRIL 28, 2024

Warblers, thrushes, buntings, and other migrants move across the Gulf of Mexico in an extremely stressful, marathon flight from the Yucatan Peninsula to the Gulf Coast of Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida before spreading throughout the flyways and heading north. And for a narrow window of time, it is a vital migratory stopover.

Texas 217

Texas Alabama Alligators Nashville 217

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

The Refuge is now home to nearly 200 species of birds, over 50 species of mammals, 25 species of reptiles and amphibians, and a wide variety of insects, fish and plants. Ever since, our staff has been working hard to turn the land back to a more natural state within the floodplain of the Tualatin River basin.

Fish 144

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 144

10,000 Birds

JULY 24, 2012

While most of the country will soon witness a mass exodus in terms of diversity and numbers of warblers, southeast Florida’s formerly empty suburban parks will soon be full of wintering passerines seeking food and shelter in the balmy, pseudo-tropical climate again.

Florida 159

Florida Miami Cuba Bahamas 159