Short-eared Owl on Windy Day

From U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region:

It’s windy out there! With windchills approaching -40 in parts of the Midwest, stay safe and dress warm.

Photo: Short-eared owl courtesy of Steve Gifford.https://flic.kr/p/dGkNpn




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Heavy fog shrouds north and east China cities, red alert issued

Protecting the Most Endangered Marine Mammal

Python vs. Gator: Rare video captures battle to the death

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article124288464.html

Gray Squirrel Stretch

From U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region:

Whether you plan to get outside more, start yoga or lose a little weight, we wish you the best of luck in achieving your new year’s resolution!

Photo: Gray squirrel stretch courtesy of Jen Goellnitz/Creative Commons. https://flic.kr/p/6aBxdV

Tree Swallows from Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska

From USFWS National Wildlife Refuge System:

“Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?”

The title of the Scottish song translates to "times gone by" and calls on us not to forget old friends. The National Wildlife Refuge System appreciates the 40,000-plus people who volunteer on behalf of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the thousands more who give their time and hearts to some 200 refuge Friends organizations across the country.
Photo of tree swallows from Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska:https://www.fws.gov/refuge/tetlin/
Learn more about volunteering and refuge Friends organizations:https://www.fws.gov/refuges/youcanhelp/ 

A (Very Unusual) Flock of Owls

From U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region:

The crew is all here! It’s not often that you get to see such a large group of owls. When deep snow buries perches, short-eared owls have no choice but to hang together.

Photo: Short-eared owls courtesy of Steve Gifford.https://flic.kr/p/dFybMg