Uncertain Identity

#Thursday

From San Francisco Bay NWR Complex:

The Caspian tern decoy meant to attract Caspian terns to nest on the island lured in a snowy plover, a threatened species, instead. Perhaps an identity crisis? Photo: Crystal Shore/USGS 

#animals #birds #tern #plover #wildlife #nature 




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Guided Nature Walk at Don Edwards Refuge

From San Francisco Bay NWR Complex:

It's looking to be a gorgeous day this Saturday. Start your weekend off right by joining us in a guided nature walk at Don Edwards Refuge in Fremont at 10:30 a.m. Meet in front of the Visitor Center. #HealthyParksHealthyPeopleBayAreaPhoto: Srikanth Srinivasan 




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Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)

#Wednesday

#Bird

From San Francisco Bay NWR Complex:

Spring has arrived. Barn swallows are beginning to arrive in the San Francisco Bay Area. Be on the lookout for these charismatic birds near wetlands, meadows, and pastures. Photo: Michael Lufting 




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An American Coot

From San Francisco Bay NWR Complex:

Say hello to this ol' coot. Well, not so old, maybe--but a coot, for sure. An American Coot, in fact, on our Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge! (photo by Aric Crabb, Bay Area News Group) 




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American avocet (Recurvirostra americana)

From San Francisco Bay NWR Complex:

Spring is coming. Some American avocets are beginning to turn into their breeding plumage! Photo: Richard Koch

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Cedar Waxwings Courting

From San Francisco Bay NWR Complex:

During courtship, male and female cedar waxwings pass a small item like fruit or an insect back and forth, with the female eventually eating the gift. Photo: Michael Lufting 

Ridgeway's Rail

From San Francisco Bay NWR Complex:

43 years ago today, President Richard Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act to help wildlife in peril survive and thrive--like this Ridgway's rail on the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge! 




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Red-tailed Hawk

From San Francisco Bay NWR Complex:

This juvenile red-tailed hawk decided to say hello to a group of school kids on a field trip at the Environmental Education Center. It posed for pictures for several minutes before seeking higher ground.

#USFWS #Bird 


12-15-16