Monday, May 2, 2016
Culverts critical role in trout migration
Culverts critical role in trout migration: Many of us drive over culverts everyday, probably without giving much thought to what lies beneath. But for some fish like wild trout those culverts are important to their survival. This morning o...
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
May 2, 2016
From Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge:
Look closely! Our flitting feathered friends are back. Ruby-throated hummingbirds have migrated back to the refuge.
Photo: Ruby-throated hummingbird Chrisdupe/Creative Commons.https://flic.kr/p/9U9495
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From Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge:
Look closely! Our flitting feathered friends are back. Ruby-throated hummingbirds have migrated back to the refuge.
Photo: Ruby-throated hummingbird Chrisdupe/Creative Commons.https://flic.kr/p/9U9495
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Wilson's Phalarope
May 2, 2016
From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region:
After laying eggs, Wilson’s phalarope females immediately leave to find a new mate. Males stick around and raise the young.
Photo: Wilson’s phalarope courtesy of Steve Gifford. https://flic.kr/p/FPpcGC
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From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region:
After laying eggs, Wilson’s phalarope females immediately leave to find a new mate. Males stick around and raise the young.
Photo: Wilson’s phalarope courtesy of Steve Gifford. https://flic.kr/p/FPpcGC
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
May 2, 2015
From Great River and Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuges:
Yellow-rumped warblers are impressive in the sheer numbers with which they flood the continent each fall. Shrubs and trees fill with the streaky brown-and-yellow birds and their distinctive, sharp chips. Though the color palette is subdued all winter, you owe it to yourself to seek these birds out on their spring migration or on their breeding grounds. Spring molt brings a transformation, leaving them a dazzling mix of bright yellow, charcoal gray and black, and bold white. (Allaboutbirds.org)
Photo: Yellow-rumped warbler by Jennie Townsend.
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From Great River and Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuges:
Yellow-rumped warblers are impressive in the sheer numbers with which they flood the continent each fall. Shrubs and trees fill with the streaky brown-and-yellow birds and their distinctive, sharp chips. Though the color palette is subdued all winter, you owe it to yourself to seek these birds out on their spring migration or on their breeding grounds. Spring molt brings a transformation, leaving them a dazzling mix of bright yellow, charcoal gray and black, and bold white. (Allaboutbirds.org)
Photo: Yellow-rumped warbler by Jennie Townsend.
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Painted Turtles
May 2, 2016
From the USFWS National Wildlife Refuge System:
“Take a walk with a turtle. And behold the world in pause.” ~ author Bruce Feiler
Photo of painted turtles at Washington’s Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (http://1.usa.gov/1RjEYrF) by Bill O’Brian/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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From the USFWS National Wildlife Refuge System:
“Take a walk with a turtle. And behold the world in pause.” ~ author Bruce Feiler
Photo of painted turtles at Washington’s Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (http://1.usa.gov/1RjEYrF) by Bill O’Brian/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
#Turtle #Reptile #Wildlife
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Beachfill Project in Sea Isle City, New Jersey
From the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters:
Check out this view of a completed section of the Philadelphia District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beachfill project in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. The dune grass was planted this past winter and serves the important purpose of stabilizing the dune. (Photo by Christian Bickings)
Check out this view of a completed section of the Philadelphia District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beachfill project in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. The dune grass was planted this past winter and serves the important purpose of stabilizing the dune. (Photo by Christian Bickings)
Northern Bobwhite
May 1, 2016
From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region:
Northern bobwhites often weave grasses into a dome that conceals the nest. One nest can contain 7 to 28 eggs!
Photo: Northern bobwhite courtesy of Steve Gifford.https://flic.kr/p/nAq9rP
From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region:
Northern bobwhites often weave grasses into a dome that conceals the nest. One nest can contain 7 to 28 eggs!
Photo: Northern bobwhite courtesy of Steve Gifford.https://flic.kr/p/nAq9rP
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