10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

As I always do on the way home, following a short visit to the San Francisco Bay Area, I take in at least one of the National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) found in the Sacramento Valley. I usually stop at the two refuges that have easily accessed auto tour routes, the Sacramento NWR and Colusa NWR.

Wildlife 159

Wildlife San Francisco Sacramento North Dakota 159

10,000 Birds

MARCH 26, 2013

This is what we have to remember: - Many species are easier to observe at close range from a vehicle than on foot. - This stoked Great Egret was at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, CA. This is one of many Black Terns flying low over a bridge at Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota. Does that sound so bad?

LACS 134

LACS North Dakota Costa Rica Birds 134

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

Fish 144

Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 144