10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 14, 2014

I’ve tackled Texas, collected in California, fooled around in Florida. As we headed down the trail, we were stopped from taking the long route by yellow tape and a sign warning of bears. ” A mid-sized Grizzly Bear was slowly making its way along the opposite bank of the river. What an incredible experience.

Alaska 167

Alaska Bears Grizzly Bear North Carolina 167

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

The Refuge has also become a place where people can experience and learn about wildlife and the places they call home, whether through self-guided discovery or by participating in one of our many educational programs. The Louisiana black bear’s threatened status warrants protection under sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act.

Fish 147

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 147

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 13, 2019

The economic impact of refuge visitation is broad: Recreational visitors pay for recreation through entrance fees, lodging near the refuge, and purchases from local businesses for items to pursue their recreational experience. Bear River MBR (Utah): 158,000 visits generating $4.1 Laguna Atascosa NWR (Texas): 485,000; $12.1

Wildlife 269

Wildlife Maryland San Francisco Minnesota 269

10,000 Birds

JUNE 9, 2011

This male dabbler at Lake Balmorhea, Texas, shows many plumage features consistent with Mexican Duck, but curled black uppertail coverts suggest some Mallard ancestry. © And while we’re at it, what’s your experience with Mexican Ducks and Mallards in Mexico, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas? © David J.

Ducks 169

Ducks North America Texas Mexico 169