10,000 Birds

APRIL 23, 2013

Its amazing to me that there are still places on earth where wildlife is blissfully unafraid of humans. One of the sheltered bays on Isla Isabel. Lastly, due to its previous inaccessibility to humans and the absence of natural predators, the wildlife is bizarrely unafraid of humans, allowing for a truly unforgettable experience.

Whales 264

Whales Whaling Sharks Marine Life 264

10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2022

Multitudes, hundreds of Brown Pelicans and Terns–Least, Common, Foster’s, Sandwich, Royal, and Caspian. They did flush eventually, but not because of humans. Many birders left at the first drops, but I crowded with a few other birders under the shelter of the volunteer kiosk. I imagined walking right up to them.

Houston 220

Houston Texas Sanctuary Sparrows 220

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 Service proposes opening the following refuges to sport fishing for the first time: North Dakota.

Fish 144

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 144