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The National Wildlife Refuge System: Birders Leading the Way

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The System also protects bison , bighorn sheep , panthers , elk , grizzly bears , manatees , and ocelots , among others. For example, the Friends of the Malheur NWR experienced a tremendous surge of support due to the occupation. It’s not just for the birds.

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Little Big Year Week 33: Yellowstone

10,000 Birds

You know, the Bison, Elk, Bears and Wolves. We did not ever see a Grizzly Bear, but we did see a Black Bear , although it was way too far away for a picture. The hardest image to get is always the Bighorn Sheep, so I am pretty happy with this shot! Here are the rest of the animals that we did see.

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