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Duck Stamps and the Best National Wildlife Refuges for Birding

10,000 Birds

In June, the 2018-2019 Federal Duck Stamp was released. Birders have been encouraged by the American Birding Association and others to buy Federal Duck Stamps. The argument is straightforward: birders (and others, including hunters) buy stamps and the federal government turns around and obtains important bird habitat.

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Collaborative list – September 2018

10,000 Birds

The migrants face many perils, hunters, predators, adverse weather conditions and lack of refueling opportunities due to habitat loss. Jason hoisted his colours in Kansas and claimed the state for 10,000 Birds. Yellow-billed Duck – Anas undulata. Red-billed Duck – Anas erythrorhyncha. Rondevlei Nature Reserve.

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