Giant Blazingstar (𝑀𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑧𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑎 𝑙𝑎𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑙𝑖𝑠)

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Giant Blazingstar (𝑀𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑧𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑎 𝑙𝑎𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑙𝑖𝑠) on top of Sheepy Ridge Trail.

Photo Credit/USFWS Staff

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White Pelican

From Klamath Basin Refuges:

Sighted this week for the first time on the Tule Lake Auto-tour route was the White Pelican. With an 8 and 1/2 foot wingspan, this bird is one of the largest in North America. The Pelican is majestic in the air, and soars with incredible steadiness on broad wings. Sometimes, groups of pelicans work together to herd fish into the shallows for easy feeding. 




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Wetland Bird of the Week: Ross Goose

From Klamath Basin Refuges:

Wetland Bird of the Week: Ross Goose

The Ross Goose looks very similar to the Snow Goose but is primarily distinguished by it's smaller size and lack of “black lip stick/grinning patch” on it's bill. These geese migrate from their breeding grounds in Canada to the Central Valley of California where they winter. They are often seen along highway 161 on the Lower Klamath Refuge.




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Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata)

From Klamath Basin Refuges:

Wetland Bird of the Week: Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata), is a dabbling duck that is easily distinguished by its unique bill. The “spoon” shape of its bill has earned it the nick names of “Spoony” and “Boot Lip”. These birds are found on the refuge year round and can be seen feeding in large groups. They are often observed swimming in circles in order to funnel food from the marsh bottom to the surface of the water, where it is easier for them to feed. 




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Even In Bad Weather, The Wildlife Is Still There

From Klamath Basin Refuges:

The weather outside may be a bit "frightful", but that doesn't stop the wildlife from being "delightful", nor does it stop the Visitor Center from being open. Come visit the Tule Lake or Lower Klamath Refuge today! Who knows, you may catch a glimpse of a bald eagle or two.​

FWS file photo

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Green-winged Teal

From Klamath Basin Refuges:

This week we have for you the smallest of the dabbling ducks in North America; you guessed it the Green-winged Teal. The drake is identified by his cinnamon head and green crescent from the eye to the back of the neck, his body is primarily gray with patches of white. As with most duck species the hen is drab with a splotchy brown pattern. Green-winged Teal feed on aquatic invertebrates and seeds. They are also able to take off directly from their loafing position without assistance of running along the water surface.

Photo Credit: Dave Menke/USFWS

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Bird of the Week: Northern Pintail

From Klamath Basin Refuges:

Bird of the Week: Northern Pintail

Northern Pintail are medium sized dabbling ducks which feed primarily on grains, seeds and aquatic invertebrates. Drakes are very distinct with a bright white throat patch that runs up either side of a dark brown neck and a long "pin" like tail for which they are named. As with many species the hen is very mottled with varying colors of brown that allow her to blend into her surroundings while on her nest. Pintails tend to early nesters, starting as soon as the ice melts in the spring.
Photo Credit: J.M. Garg

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