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Field staff measuring a mudhole along the Appalachian Trail in Vermont.
Measuring Trail Degradation, Mudhole
Measuring Trail Degradation, Mudhole
Measuring Trail Degradation, Mudhole

Three field staff assessing trail conditions at one of more than 3000 trail transects along the Appalachian Trail.  This transect sampled a rare mudhole in Vermont.

Three field staff assessing trail conditions at one of more than 3000 trail transects along the Appalachian Trail.  This transect sampled a rare mudhole in Vermont.

A male Redhead at Knowles Marsh at the Patuxent Research Refuge
Redhead
Redhead
Redhead

Redhead, Aythya americana, are one of many species of waterfowl regularly seen as part of the Christmas Bird Count at Patuxent Research Refuge. This male redhead was observed at Knowles Marsh on the central tract of the refuge.

Redhead, Aythya americana, are one of many species of waterfowl regularly seen as part of the Christmas Bird Count at Patuxent Research Refuge. This male redhead was observed at Knowles Marsh on the central tract of the refuge.

A flock of Eastern Bluebirds at the Patuxent Research Refuge
Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Bluebird

A flock of Eastern Bluebirds at the Patuxent Research Refuge. Species Population Dynamics & Surveillance Capability Team.

A flock of Eastern Bluebirds at the Patuxent Research Refuge. Species Population Dynamics & Surveillance Capability Team.

Long slender snake with light brown scales, large eyes with catlike pupils, and head wider than its body resting on branch
Brown tree snake
Brown tree snake
Brown tree snake

Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis) is an invasive species originally from Australia but arrived in Guam accidently on imported cargo. 

Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis) is an invasive species originally from Australia but arrived in Guam accidently on imported cargo. 

Image: Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica

A scientist documents Weddell Seal research near Erebus Bay, Antarctica. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917. 

 

Image: Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica

A newly tagged pup rests in the snow with its mom. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917. 

 

 

Image: Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica

A newly tagged pup spends time in the snow with its mom. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917. 

 

Image: Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica

Emperor penguin, in splendid isolation. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917. 

 

 

Image: Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica

Baby seal rests on its side in the snow. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917. 

 

Image: Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica

Mount Erebus in background.  Little Razorback (left) and Big Razorback (right) islands are sites of seal colonies. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.

 

Mount Erebus in background.  Little Razorback (left) and Big Razorback (right) islands are sites of seal colonies. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.

 

Image: Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica

Mount Erebus in background of Inaccessible Island. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917. 

 

 

Image: Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica

Mount Erebus in background of Inaccessible Island.  Seals can be seen in distance at the base of the island. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917. 

Mount Erebus in background of Inaccessible Island.  Seals can be seen in distance at the base of the island. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917. 

Image: Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica

Mount Erebus in background of Inaccessible Island.  Seals can be seen in distance at the base of the island. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917. 

 

Mount Erebus in background of Inaccessible Island.  Seals can be seen in distance at the base of the island. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917. 

 

Image: Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica

Photo by USGS scientist William A Link at Erebus Bay, Antarctica.  Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.

 

 

Image: Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica

Seals rest near Erebus Bay, Antarctica.  Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917. 

 

 

Image: Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica

Photo by USGS scientist William A Link at Erebus Bay, Antarctica.  Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.

 

 

Image: Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica

Terminus of Mt. Erebus glacial tongue. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917. 

Image: Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica

Aerial photo of field camp, 12 miles from McMurdo station. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917. 

 

 

Image: Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica

Photo by USGS scientist William A Link at Erebus Bay, Antarctica.  Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917.

 

Image: Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica

Two seals in swimming lessons. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917. 

 

 

Image: Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica
Weddell Seal Research at Erebus Bay, Antarctica

Baby seal rests on its side in the snow. Images were obtained under NMFS Permit No: 1032-1917. 

 

 

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