10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

That’s right, the overwhelming benefits to the environment and the economy are generated by non-consumptive uses of the refuges like wildlife photography, environmental education, wildlife observation and interpretation, not hunting and fishing. The State of Louisiana has increased fines for illegal killing of bears.

Fish 145

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 145

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Here is a flock of endangered species. You may be happy to have a flock of chickadees visit your backyard, but it is difficult to ignore hundreds of American White Pelicans streaming by. Some birds breed in flocks, at least in part to avoid predation. Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA. Buldir Island, AK.

North Dakota 163

North Dakota LACS Oakland Falcons 163

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Kirtland’s Warbler is a classic niche species; they breed in only very specific conditions, which occur in only a very specific area. That is a big difference compared to the 2,000+ singing males detected in 2012, well above the recovery goal for this species set by the U.S. this species breeds.

Albatross 215

Albatross Endangered Species Geese Alaska 215