10,000 Birds

JANUARY 30, 2018

There are more than 550 national wildlife refuges in the United States, with at least one in every state and one within an hour drive of almost every major American city. Both birds and birders flock to national wildlife refuges. Bear River MBR (Utah). Kilauea Point NWR (Hawaii). Fish & Wildlife Service.

Wildlife 214

Wildlife Las Vegas Texas Minnesota 214

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 14, 2018

Not long ago, I posted a list of the 25 best National Wildlife Refuges for birding. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has published a list of NWRs that have been created or expanded with Duck Stamp funds. For example, Kilauea Point NWR in Hawaii was created in 1985 with land transferred from the U.S. Bear River MBR (Utah): 36.9%.

Ducks 203

Ducks Wildlife Texas Hawaii 203

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

California (297) is next, followed by Florida (227), Oregon (209), and New Jersey (199). Some are all three ( e.g. , New York, California, and Florida). West Virginia ranks 44th, Hawaii ranks 45th, and Rhode Island ranks 48th. Not only does Hawaii have surf and sun, it has a Top 25 NWR ( Kilauea Point NWR ) plus many endemics.

Rhode Island 114

Rhode Island United States West Virginia Puerto Rico 114