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Taylor E. Woods is a Research Ecologist for the USGS Eastern Ecological Research Center

Taylor E. Woods is a Research Ecologist for the USGS Eastern Ecological Research Center

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MacGillivray’s Warbler banded at Patuxent Research Refuge
MacGillivray’s Warbler banded at Patuxent Research Refuge
MacGillivray’s Warbler banded at Patuxent Research Refuge

The USGS Bird Banding Lab’s fall migration station at Patuxent Research Refuge captured a new species record for the state of Maryland in September 2026. 

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MacGillivray’s Warbler First Confirmed State Record for Maryland
MacGillivray’s Warbler First Confirmed State Record for Maryland
MacGillivray’s Warbler First Confirmed State Record for Maryland

The USGS Bird Banding Lab’s fall migration station at Patuxent Research Refuge captured a new species record for the state of Maryland in September 2026. 

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Banded MacGillivray’s Warbler
Banded MacGillivray’s Warbler
Banded MacGillivray’s Warbler

The USGS Bird Banding Lab’s fall migration station at Patuxent Research Refuge captured a new species record for the state of Maryland in September 2026. 

The USGS Bird Banding Lab’s fall migration station at Patuxent Research Refuge captured a new species record for the state of Maryland in September 2026. 

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Banded MacGillivray’s Warbler First Confirmed State Record for Maryland
Banded MacGillivray’s Warbler First Confirmed State Record for Maryland
Banded MacGillivray’s Warbler First Confirmed State Record for Maryland

The USGS Bird Banding Lab’s fall migration station at Patuxent Research Refuge captured a new species record for the state of Maryland in September 2026. 

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Water sample collection aboard the Research Vessel Point Sur
Water sample collection aboard the Research Vessel Point Sur
Water sample collection aboard the Research Vessel Point Sur

USGS scientist, Cassia Busch, collects water samples by obtaining water collected by a CTD rosette. These samples will be analyzed to determine nutrient composition within the water column as well as the bottom of the ocean within the Gulf of America.

USGS scientist, Cassia Busch, collects water samples by obtaining water collected by a CTD rosette. These samples will be analyzed to determine nutrient composition within the water column as well as the bottom of the ocean within the Gulf of America.

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Avian Influenza and Waterfowl
Avian Influenza and Waterfowl

USGS scientists are studying avian influenza to understand how the virus spreads through and affects wild waterfowl populations.

USGS scientists are studying avian influenza to understand how the virus spreads through and affects wild waterfowl populations.

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Avian Influenza and Waterfowl (AD)
Avian Influenza and Waterfowl (AD)

USGS scientists are studying avian influenza to understand how the virus spreads through and affects wild waterfowl populations.

USGS scientists are studying avian influenza to understand how the virus spreads through and affects wild waterfowl populations.

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USGS Laboratory for the Analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
USGS Laboratory for the Analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

The U.S. Geological Survey laboratory for the analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) uses cutting-edge techniques to analyze environmental samples including tissues, plasma, water, and soils to undertake and support research projects across the country.

The U.S. Geological Survey laboratory for the analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) uses cutting-edge techniques to analyze environmental samples including tissues, plasma, water, and soils to undertake and support research projects across the country.

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Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future Opportunities
Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future Opportunities

The USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center Bird Banding Lab webinar on the threat of bird collisions, current science and future opportunities. It is estimated that over 1 billion birds are killed annually by collisions with glass every year in the United States.

The USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center Bird Banding Lab webinar on the threat of bird collisions, current science and future opportunities. It is estimated that over 1 billion birds are killed annually by collisions with glass every year in the United States.

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USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center BSL-3 Laboratory
USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center BSL-3 Laboratory

The BSL-3 complex at the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center was purpose-built to serve our Nation’s needs. This facility has special engineering and design features for maintaining a safe environment when working with diseases that spread in the air.  The facility is unusual in that it is designed to also be used for work with aquatic animals

The BSL-3 complex at the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center was purpose-built to serve our Nation’s needs. This facility has special engineering and design features for maintaining a safe environment when working with diseases that spread in the air.  The facility is unusual in that it is designed to also be used for work with aquatic animals

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