10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

By the time we left, I had recorded one new Lifer, 12 New Year Birds, and a total of 76 species. This group of American White Pelicans were good enough to stop right where I wanted them to, to get this shot. In the same shallow water as the pelicans, there were several hundred American Avocets. US species – 175.

Blackbirds 125

Blackbirds Mules Beavers Wildlife 125

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

It’s easy for West Coast birders to covet the variety of wood-warblers back east, while eastern birders may lament the dearth of hummingbird species on their side of the continent. American White Pelicans have been making a bit of a splash in the northeast United States lately, with more and more birds straying into the region over the years.

Pelicans 113

Pelicans India Vermont San Diego 113

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. The Louisiana black bear’s threatened status warrants protection under sections 7 and 9 of the Endangered Species Act.

Fish 146

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 146